For those not sure just how much equipment and fuel is needed to run Davis for 12 months, here is a bit of a rundown. We took delivery of 550 tonne of food, science equipment, vehicles and building supplies and sent back to Australia 326 tonne of waste, recycling, science samples and vehicles. During a 26 hour pumping operation we also transferred ashore 804,350 litres of ‘Special Antarctic Blend’ diesel fuel.
It was a remarkably smooth and efficient resupply, a testament to the people involved and the planning leading up to it.