Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
15667
Universal time (UTC):
04:00
Australian time (AEST):
15:00
Position:
64° 0′ S, 102° 46′ E
Heading:
270
Speed:
14.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
280 NM
Weather conditions:
Fine and clear. Wind NE at 19kts
Air temperature:
0.8 °C
Sea conditions:
Low swell
Sea temperature:
−0.4 °C

Comments

Generally heading west, using large polynyas and the wind to our advantage. We are still inside the ice edge, with significant ice to the north, protecting us from open sea swell. Consequentially we are making good speed. Clocks back 1 hour tonight to match Davis time.

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