
Last week, the Indonesian government revoked the business permits of 28 companies operating in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, citing violations related to forest use and land management. At Mentawai Surf Camp, we see boats as more than transport. They are the backbone of island life — for tourism, fishing, safety, and daily movement between villages.That is why, over recent years, we have been developing and using fiberglass boats as an alternative to forest-dependent wooden vessels.