Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16576
Universal time (UTC):
04:00
Australian time (AEST):
15:00
Position:
66° 16′ S, 110° 32′ E
Heading:
n/a
Speed:
 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
150 NM
Weather conditions:
Calm, blue sky
Air temperature:
2.1 °C
Sea conditions:
Calm
Sea temperature:
−0.2 °C

Comments

Dropped anchor in Newcomb Bay 0640 this morning, and started to clear jet barge etc. Plans with SL Casey and briefing of pax 0815, while mail and fresh veg sent ashore. First container with material for Law Dome party ashore by 0830. First pax ashore 0845. Pax transfer completed by 1100. All incoming winterers and all round trippers now ashore. Cargo transfer going well with both jet barge and fuel barge+AA2 being utilised. Floating fuel line being deployed. Fuel pumping should start by 1400 local time. A beautiful day in Newcomb Bay.

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