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Ships Near UAE Exchange Empty Oil Drums for Fresh Food from Small Boats
Crews on large vessels in waters near the United Arab Emirates release empty oil drums into the sea. The drums are collected by small boats in exchange for fruit, vegetables, and seafood under a barter arrangement. Some drums are dropped for later pickup when small boats lack capacity for full loads at once.
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Crews on large ships in waters near the UAE throw empty oil drums into the sea, @MarioNawfal reported. The drums form part of a barter system with small boats that supply fresh food including fruit, vegetables, and seafood. Small boats cannot always carry complete loads in one trip.
Some drums are therefore dropped into the water and collected later. The arrangement functions as a direct exchange that supplies provisions to the larger vessels without requiring port stops.
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