Information

Vessel:
Kapitan Khlebnikov
Report (sitrep) ID:
16222
Universal time (UTC):
03:30
Australian time (AEST):
15:30
Position:
67° 29′ S, 75° 6′ E
Heading:
120
Speed:
9.1 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
237 NM
Weather conditions:
Fine, mild, increasing cloud.
Air temperature:
−15.6 °C
Sea conditions:
N/A
Sea temperature:
−1.4 °C

Comments

Hopeful for arrival at Davis late tonight/early tomorrow morning. Intend to fly Zhong Shan pax tonight Currently flying ice recon from ship Yesterday: Visited Scullin Monolith, removed one drum of grey water, took inventory of field refuge and undertook running repairs to building. Flew four ice recon flights to assist in selecting best route through 9/10ths consolidated pack ice. Established voice contact with Davis at 1100. Field training and science presentations continuing. REGARDS J&L

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