Rumpon and Rope: The Propeller Risk Below the Surface

<p>A thermocol float passed close alongside a vessel drifting off Indonesia and later disappeared from view. A check aft revealed why: a substantial rope associated with it had reached the propeller area.</p><p>In this episode, we look at rumpon, the fishing arrangements commonly encountered in Indonesian waters, and why the visible float may be only a small part of the operational hazard.</p><p>The discussion covers drifting vessels, lookout limitations, submerged fishing gear and the precautions worth considering before turning the shaft after prolonged drifting in fishing-dense waters.</p><p>Read the full DeepDraft analysis:</p><p><a href="https://thedeepdraft.com/2026/09/28/rumpon-and-rope-indonesias-hidden-propeller-fouling-hazard/">https://thedeepdraft.com/2026/09/28/rumpon-and-rope-indonesias-hidden-propeller-fouling-hazard/</a></p>