Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
16162
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
68° 32′ S, 72° 38′ E
Heading:
n/a
Speed:
kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
108 NM
Weather conditions:
overcast, wind S 10 knots, vis. and horizon good
Air temperature:
−10 °C
Sea conditions:
smooth
Sea temperature:
−1.5 °C
Comments
Unfortunately, no opportunity for whale biopsy, in fact, very few whale or bird sightings has been a feature of this visit. Returned to within half a mile of Amery and completed 5 new CTD castes; results good. Currently pushing ice about over site of ULS2 in the hope of a clearing suitable for retrieval then to mooring AIS3 to attempt retrieval. Despite perfect flying conditions at the ship, weather remains unsuitable at Davis but may be an opportunity later today to get two helicopters to the ship as a base for Sansom Island and Beaver Lake operations.
Map
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