Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16301
Universal time (UTC):
00:30
Australian time (AEST):
11:30
Position:
54° 30′ S, 158° 57′ E
Weather conditions:
Great for Macca! Wind <10 knots NE, overcast early, breaking up now.
Air temperature:
2.5 °C
Sea conditions:
calm. 1-2 m swell
Sea temperature:
5 °C

Comments

At Macquarie Island, anchored in Buckles Bay. Swell made getting cargo out of the hold a challenge for the crew, but they have done a fantastic job. All cargo ops completed by 1000 using both aircraft (including RTA 25 empty cage pallets and 3 RTA pallets). Early completion has allowed us to embark on down island hut work, which will really help the locals out for summer. Anticipate departing for SAZ-C mooring by 1400 (607 nm away). Flew 1.6 hours heli-time yesterday, and transferred all Macca personnel, their luggage, and the mail ashore late in the day. REGARDS Dug

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