The Chinguetti development will include six production wells, four water injection wells, and a gas injector well, attached to a permanently moored floating production, storage and offloading vessel situated in about 800 metres of water.

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The SouthWild Jaguar Camp, a floating houseboat moored on the Cuiaba River, is currently the closest visitors can get to the Encontro das Aguas while retaining a modicum of comfort.

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Some coves along the coast become floating cities at the weekend, with scores of vessels moored together and parties in full swing.

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