Seasons
Departure Schedule for 2002–03
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Places for 2002–03
- Hobart
- Casey
- Davis
- Mawson
- Macquarie Island
- Bluff, NZ
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Dumont D'Urville
- Cape Denison
- Invercargill, New Zealand
- Marine Science
- Nelson, NZ
- Lyttleton, NZ
- Port Arthur
- Sansom Island
- Zhong Shan
Hobart
Casey
Davis
Mawson
Macquarie Island
Bluff, NZ
Cape Town, South Africa
Dumont D'Urville
Cape Denison
Invercargill, New Zealand
Marine Science
Nelson, NZ
Lyttleton, NZ
Port Arthur
Sansom Island
Zhong Shan
Flights for 2002–03
Voyages for 2002–03
V345, Aurora Australis
Comments: Ship to shore resupply. HRD=3.0hr
V1.1, Kapitan Khlebnikov
Last updated: 17 Nov 2002 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Continental summer deployment.
Leader: Dr Joe Johnson
Deputy Leader: Ms Leanne Millhouse
Comments: The Kapitan Khlebnikov will deliver personnel from Cape Town, South Africa to Mawson, Davis and Casey stations before returning to Hobart. The vessel's cargo capacity is extremely restricted, and as only light helicopters will be carried on the voyage, the opportunity to deliver cargo other than essential supplies and personal effects will be very limited. Program Managers intending to use this voyage were advised to ship cargo items to stations in the 01/02 season as a more practical alternative. Expeditioners travelling on V1.1 should note that the usual access to personal email services will not be available on the Kapitan Khlebnikov. The Logistics Officer coordinating this voyage is Sandra Potter. Voyage enquiries should be directed to Sandra at SAO or by phoning +61 3 62323273.
Cargo for this voyage must be delivered to the AAD by the Cargo Required by Date (CRBD): 05-Aug-2002. Enquiries regarding the delivery of cargo or mail articles should be directed to Supply Chain Operations. Failure to deliver cargo by the due date may preclude it from delivery on this voyage. All cargo intended for delivery to either the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic is subject to AAD's biosecurity protocol.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 19-Sep-2002 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V1, Aurora Australis
Last updated: 17 Nov 2002 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: MI deployment and Marine Science
Leader: Dr Doug Thost
Comments: Scheduled to berth at Macquarie 3 wharf at 1100 on Monday 18. Visitors to the vessel are advised that there will be limited if any parking available on the wharf. Metered parking is available in Hunter Street.
Cargo for this voyage must be delivered to the AAD by the Cargo Required by Date (CRBD): 01-Oct-2002. Enquiries regarding the delivery of cargo or mail articles should be directed to Supply Chain Operations. Failure to deliver cargo by the due date may preclude it from delivery on this voyage. All cargo intended for delivery to either the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic is subject to AAD's biosecurity protocol.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 03-Oct-2002 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V1.2, L'Astrolabe
Last updated: 05 Nov 2002 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Deploy personnel to Cape Denison
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 04-Oct-2002 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V2, Aurora Australis
Last updated: 27 Dec 2002 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Davis & Mawson Changeover
Leader: Dr Louise Crossley
Deputy Leader: Ms Jane Wilson
Comments: This voyage will undertake the Davis and Mawson changeover of winter personnel and deploy personnel to both stations. It will also undertake the Davis resupply and complete a restock of fuel supplies at Sansom Island and remove waste and equipment for RTA. The voyage will also undertake the deployment of personnel and equipment to the Prince Charles Mountains (PCMEGA program) through Davis, Sansom Island or Mawson, as required.
Cargo for this voyage must be delivered to the AAD by the Cargo Required by Date (CRBD): 11-Nov-2002. Enquiries regarding the delivery of cargo or mail articles should be directed to Supply Chain Operations. Failure to deliver cargo by the due date may preclude it from delivery on this voyage. All cargo intended for delivery to either the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic is subject to AAD's biosecurity protocol.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 12-Nov-2002 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V2.1, Kapitan Khlebnikov
Last updated: 04 Sep 2002 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Tourist vessel
Comments: Tourist vessel available for possible use in transfer of personnel to, from and between stations. Personnel proposing to use this service should be prepared to meet the cost of berths and connecting air travel. Contact Sandra Potter SAO for berth cost information.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 15-Nov-2002 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V2.2, L'Astrolabe
Last updated: 31 Dec 2002 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Recover Cape Denison personnel
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 06-Dec-2002 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V3, Polar Bird
Last updated: 07 Jan 2003 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Casey resupply & Changeover.
Leader: Mr Phil Gard
Deputy Leader: Mr Luke Vanzino
Comments: This voyage is the Casey resupply and changeover for winter personnel. Summer personnel will also be deployed.
Cargo for this voyage must be delivered to the AAD by the Cargo Required by Date (CRBD): 06-Dec-2002. Enquiries regarding the delivery of cargo or mail articles should be directed to Supply Chain Operations. Failure to deliver cargo by the due date may preclude it from delivery on this voyage. All cargo intended for delivery to either the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic is subject to AAD's biosecurity protocol.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 06-Dec-2002 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V3.3, FV Austral Leader
Last updated: 02 Jan 2003 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Retrieve personnel and dogs
Comments: vessel collected dogs and 2 x pax on 26/12. Expected date in Lyttleton is 25/1/03.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 16-Dec-2002 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V4.1, Akademik Shokalskiy
Last updated: 01 Jul 2002 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Tourist vessel
Comments: Tourist vessel available for possible transfer of people to and from Macquarie Island. Expeditioners and supervisors considering this option need to consider the following points. Availability of berths will not be known until the end of July at the earliest. It can be expected that the cost will be near full fare (or equivalent nightly rate) as that for tourists. The operators have indicated that there is strong public interest in this voyage, possibly reducing the number of berths available to expeditioners.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 24-Dec-2002 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V4, Aurora Australis
Last updated: 06 Dec 2004 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Marine Science AMLR
Leader: Dr Steve Nicol
Deputy Leader: Ms Ruth Casper
Comments: The voyage will undertake a range of Marine Science activities off the Mawson Coast before moving north to complete further scientific activities. Enquiries regarding specific science programs to be undertaken on this voyage should be directed to Steve Nicol. Enquiries about other aspects of the voyage should be directed to SAO
Cargo for this voyage must be delivered to the AAD by the Cargo Required by Date (CRBD): 23-Dec-2002. Enquiries regarding the delivery of cargo or mail articles should be directed to Supply Chain Operations. Failure to deliver cargo by the due date may preclude it from delivery on this voyage. All cargo intended for delivery to either the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic is subject to AAD's biosecurity protocol.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 24-Dec-2002 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V5, Polar Bird
Last updated: 19 Feb 2003 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Mawson Resupply
Leader: Mr Richard Mulligan
Deputy Leader: Ms Jenny Whittaker
Comments: The voyage will retrieve summer and field personnel (including those involved in PCMEGA) from Davis Station, Sansom Island or Mawson as required. It will also undertake the Mawson resupply, deliver cargo to Davis Station and load cargo for return to Australia at both stations.
Cargo for this voyage must be delivered to the AAD by the Cargo Required by Date (CRBD): 02-Jan-2003. Enquiries regarding the delivery of cargo or mail articles should be directed to Supply Chain Operations. Failure to deliver cargo by the due date may preclude it from delivery on this voyage. All cargo intended for delivery to either the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic is subject to AAD's biosecurity protocol.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 02-Jan-2003 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V5.1, Kapitan Khlebnikov
Last updated: 09 Jan 2003 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Tourist vessel
Comments: Tourist vessel available for possible transfer of personnel from Macquarie Island to Hobart.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 23-Jan-2003 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V7, Polar Bird
Last updated: 07 Mar 2003 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Retrieve Casey summer personnel.
Leader: Mr Martin Betts
Deputy Leader: Mr Chris McGuire
Comments: The Polar Bird will retrieve summer personnel and subject to ice conditions at the time will also deliver and backload cargo. Because ice conditions may prevent the ship form reaching the station, transfer may be by helicopter. Arrangements should be made for all Casey cargo to be delivered to the station on the normal resupply voyage (Voyage 3). Voyage 7 should not to be regarded as a resupply voyage.
Cargo for this voyage must be delivered to the AAD by the Cargo Required by Date (CRBD): 11-Feb-2003. Enquiries regarding the delivery of cargo or mail articles should be directed to Supply Chain Operations. Failure to deliver cargo by the due date may preclude it from delivery on this voyage. All cargo intended for delivery to either the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic is subject to AAD's biosecurity protocol.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 12-Feb-2003 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V5.2, Akademik Shokalskiy
Last updated: 15 Feb 2002 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Tourist vessel
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 14-Feb-2003 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.
V6, Aurora Australis
Last updated: 29 Mar 2003 at 12:00am
Purpose of voyage: Macquarie Island Resupply
Leader: Mr Don Hudspeth
Deputy Leader: Mr Shane Hunniford
Comments: The Aurora Australis will undertake the resupply of Macquarie Island, retrieve summer personnel and complete the changeover of winter personnel. The contact officer for this voyage is Sandra Potter. Sandra can be contacted on +61 (0)3 6232 3273 or by emailing SAO.
Cargo for this voyage must be delivered to the AAD by the Cargo Required by Date (CRBD): 07-Mar-2003. Enquiries regarding the delivery of cargo or mail articles should be directed to Supply Chain Operations. Failure to deliver cargo by the due date may preclude it from delivery on this voyage. All cargo intended for delivery to either the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic is subject to AAD's biosecurity protocol.
Mail articles must be delivered to the AAD by the COB 07-Mar-2003 for this voyage. More detailed information on sending mail can be found at Antarctic Postal Information.