Information

Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
16142
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
68° 34′ S, 77° 55′ E
Heading:
n/a
Speed:
 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
 NM
Weather conditions:
NE winds 25 to 30 knots, overcast and fine
Air temperature:
minus °C
Sea conditions:
NE winds gusting to 30 knots - at present sea conditions calm.

Comments

Operations did not recommence yesterday as weather conditions with wind gusting in excess of 40 knots did not permit boating operations to get underway for the remainder of the day. Better news today with cargo operations underway at 0700 local and at the time of writing this report estimate 5 barge loads remaining to complete backloading. Weather forecast for better conditions this afternoon fwith possibility for aerial photography and tide gauge work. Changeover planned for 1900 local with expeditioners to ship 2030. Master advises that cargo lashing will not be complete until around 2400 and departure this location will occur at 0600 tomorrow morning.

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