Despite the promises, the fishermen do not go out to sea immediately.
Some of them stay in housing rented by the recruiters. Others are housed in the warehouse of PT Monster Laut Indonesia.
The crew members also ask about their contracts, but never receive a satisfactory answer.
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On 26 March 2024, the fishermen are sent to Juwana Port in Pati.
However, the ship that is supposed to take them out to sea, KM Mitra Utama Semesta, encounters technical problems.
The crew members are asked to wait. They once again ask about their contracts.
Finally, on 27 March 2024, after Azhar prayers, KM Mitra Utama Semesta goes out to sea, loaded with supplies and fuel.
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The ship carries the dozens of crew members eastward, towards the Aru sea.
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