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The first miles of the vessel
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Finally, we’re here! After all these years of preparation, the determination of the whole team has paid off. The Plastic Odyssey has finally set sail and will be able to present to the world the solutions that exist to fight against plastic pollution.
Visual recap
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Departure of the vessel
After a short stop in Monaco, the ship set sail towards Beirut on October 6.
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Calm seas
For over four days, the Mediterranean Sea was remarkably calm and offered us beautiful landscapes.
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Maintenance of the vessel
Quentin, Lieutenant, applies varnish on the bridge doors.
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Passage between Sardinia and Corsica
After a day of sailing, the ship sails through the Strait of Bonifacio.
![Préparation de l'OnBoard Laboratory Juliette et Morgane prépare le programme de formation au recyclage des déchets plastiques](https://plasticodyssey.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Plastic-Odyssey-Juliette-et-Morgane.jpg)
Preparation for stops and the OnBoard Laboratory
Juliette and Morgane prepare for the next stops and Session #2 of the OnBoard Laboratory.
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Maintenance of the vessel
During the navigation, the sailors paint several elements of the main deck.
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Preparation of the workshop
Baptiste, onboard engineer, and Simon, Chief Mechanic, maintain the hydraulic press.
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Engine room
Simon, Chief Mechanic, takes care of the ship’s engines.
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Cooking
Greg, our Michelin-starred chef, prepares meals every day for the whole team.
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Passage near Stromboli
The vessel passed a few miles away from Stromboli, which offered a magnificent spectacle.
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Repair
After violent storms for several days, Quentin, Lieutenant, and Louis, Second Captain, repair the windshield wipers.
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Arrival in Beirut
The vessel arrives in Beirut on Tuesday, October 18, in the early morning.
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Vessel maneuvering
Magaly, exCaptain of the Plastic Odyssey, maneuvers the ship to dock at the port of Zaitunay Bay in Beirut.
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Preparation for the stopover
The vessel is moored at the quay and the teams prepare for the stopover.
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