Seasons
Places for 2003–2004
- Hobart
- Casey
- Davis
- Mawson
- Macquarie Island
- Bluff, NZ
- Bunbury, Western Australia
- Dunedin, NZ
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Esperance, WA
- Fremantle
- Gneering Shoal, Queensland
- Heard Island
- Kerguelen Island
- Lyttleton, NZ
- Marine Science
- Thursday Island
- Zhong Shan
Hobart
Casey
Davis
Mawson
Macquarie Island
Bluff, NZ
Bunbury, Western Australia
Dunedin, NZ
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Esperance, WA
Fremantle
Gneering Shoal, Queensland
Heard Island
Kerguelen Island
Lyttleton, NZ
Marine Science
Thursday Island
Zhong Shan
Flights for 2003–2004
Where operationally possible, mail will be supported on flights to Antarctica. All mail must be received 10 days prior to the scheduled departure of the flight. Please be aware that there are restrictions on what can be sent as mail, please see the Mail information webpage for more information or contact cargo.planning@aad.gov.au.
Voyages for 2003–2004
Map
A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of 6 voyages that have occured in the 2003–2004 season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.
V1, Aurora Australis
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Purpose of voyage: Mar Science, Casey changeover
Leader: Dr Ian Allison
Deputy Leader: Dr Vicky Lytle
Comments: Marine science cargo for carriage on this voyage must be delivered to Macquarie 4 Cargo Facility by COB 5 Sep. Late and/or unmanifested marine science and Casey cargo will not be accepted. Security arrangements will be in place whilst the vessel is in port. No equipment will be permitted to be carried onboard without it being cleared through the Macquarie 4 Cargo Facility. Enquiries regarding this voyage should be directed to Chris McGuire on 03 62 323 274.
V2, Aurora Australis
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Deploy personnel and D Resupply.
Leader: Ms Jane Wilson
Deputy Leader: Ms Nicki Wicks
Comments: Twin Otter aircraft will be used to transfer personnel between Davis and Mawson to enable Mawson station changeover and 2003 winter personnel RTA. Twin Otter passengers will retain the 50kg personal effects limit that is normally applied to helicopter flights between ship and shore. Other personal effects will be shipped on Voyage 5. Strict limitations will be applied to the quantity of cargo to be flown between Davis and Mawson. Late and/or unmanifested cargo will not be accepted. Security arrangements will be in place whilst the vessel is in port. No cargo or equipment will be permitted to be carried onboard unless it has been cleared through the Macquarie 4 Cargo Facility. Enquiries regarding this voyage should be directed to Chris McGuire on 03 62 323 274 or at SAO.
V2.1, Kapitan Khlebnikov
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Tourist voyage
Comments: Tourist vessel available for possible transfer of expedition personnel. Program managers proposing to use this voyage should be prepared to meet berth and associated travel costs. The AAD will not support or arrange for the delivery of cargo or mail to Davis or Casey stations on this voyage. Personnel using this voyage to travel to Casey or Davis must satisfy Australian Immigration requirements, and AAD quarantine standards before disembarkation.
V3, RV Southern Supporter
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Heard Island deployment
Leader: Mr Robb Clifton
Comments: The AAD will fund and arrange for the delivery of containerised cargo from Hobart to Fremantle if delivered for packing at Macquarie 4 Cargo Facility by the nominated date. The AAD will as also fund the airfares (from Hobart) and any necessary accommodation in Fremantle for Heard Island expedition personnel. Program managers will be required to arrange and fund the delivery of late cargo, and excess baggage to Fremantle. The Logistics Officer coordinating this voyage is Sandra Potter Voyage enquiries should be directed to Sandra by phoning +61 3 62323273. Personnel participating in this voyage will be required to comply with AAD quarantine standards.
V3.1, Akademik Shokalskiy
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Tourist voyage
Comments: Tourist vessel for possible use in transferring personnel to and from Macquarie Island. Program managers planning to use this voyage should be prepared to meet berth and/or associated travel costs. The AAD will not support or arrange for the delivery of cargo or mail to or from Macquarie Island on this voyage. Personnel travelling to Macquarie Island on this voyage must comply with Australian Customs, Immigration and AQIS requirements, and AAD quarantine standards before disembarkation.
V3.2, Kapitan Khlebnikov
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Tourist voyage
Comments: Tourist vessel for possible use in transferring personnel to and from Macquarie Island. Program managers planning to use this voyage should be prepared to meet berth and/or associated travel costs. The AAD will not support or arrange for the delivery of cargo to or from Macquarie Island on this voyage. A mail service from Hobart, to the Island will be provided. Personnel travelling to Macquarie Island on this voyage must comply with AUstralian Customs, Immigration and AQIS requirements, and AAD quarantine standards before disembarkation.
V4, Aurora Australis
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Marine Science
Leader: Dr Dick Williams
Deputy Leader: Mr Tim Lamb
V3.3, Akademik Shokalskiy
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Tourist voyage
Comments: Tourist vessel for possible use in transferring personnel to and from Macquarie Island. Program managers planning to use this voyage should be prepared to meet berth and/or associated travel costs. The AAD will not support or arrange for the delivery of cargo or mail to or from Macquarie Island on this voyage. Personnel travelling to Macquarie Island on this voyage must comply with Australian Customs, Immigration and AQIS requirements, and AAD quarantine standards before disembarkation.
V4.1, Kapitan Khlebnikov
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Tourist voyage
Comments: Tourist vessel for possible use in transferring personnel to and from Macquarie Island. Program managers planning to use this voyage should be prepared to meet berth and/or associated travel costs. The AAD will not support or arrange for the delivery of cargo or mail to Macquarie Island on this voyage. Personnel travelling to Macquarie Island on this voyage must comply with Australian Customs, Immigration and AQIS requirements, and AAD quarantine standards before disembarkation.
V5, Vasiliy Golovnin
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Continental resupply
Leader: Mr Martin Betts
Deputy Leader: Mr Brett Quinton
Comments: This voyage is to undertake resupply (apart from cargo can be carried on Voyage 2 to Davis) of all continental stations. The AAD contact for this voyage is Chris McGuire. Any queries should be directed to Chris on (03) 62323274. To ensure that there is not a backlog of cargo to be packed after closing date, Program and Project Managers should arrange for Voyage 5 cargo to be delivered to Macquarie 4 as early as possible. For further information on cargo delivery to macquarie 4, please email Cargo or phone (03) 62226382.
V5.1, Akademik Shokalskiy
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Tourist voyage
Comments: Tourist vessel for possible use in transferring personnel to and from Macquarie Island. Program managers planning to use this voyage should be prepared to meet berth and/or associated travel costs. The AAD will not support or arrange for the shipment of cargo or mail to or from Macquarie Island on this voyage. Personnel using this voyage to travel to Macquarie Island must comply with Australian Customs, Immigration and AQIS requirements, and satisfy AAD quarantine standards before disembarkation.
V5.2, Kapitan Khlebnikov
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Tourist voyage
Comments: Tourist vessel for possible use in transferring personnel to and from Macquarie Island. Program managers planning to use this voyage may be required to meet berth costs. Personnel using this voyage to travel to Macquarie Island must comply with Australian Customs, Immigration and AQIS requirements, and satisfy AAD quarantine standards before disembarkation.
V6.1, Akademik Shokalskiy
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Tourist voyage
Comments: Tourist vessel for possible use in transferring personnel to and from Macquarie Island. Program managers planning to use this voyage may be required to meet berth and/or associated travel costs. The AAD will not support or arrange for the delivery of cargo or mail to or from Macquarie Island on this voyage. Personnel using this voyage to travel to Macquarie Island must comply with Australian Customs, Immigration and AQIS requirements, and satisfy AAD quarantine standards before disembarkation.
V6, RV Southern Supporter
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: Heard Island retrieval
Leader: Mr Robb Clifton
Comments: The Logistics Officer coordinating this voyage is Sandra Potter. Voyage enquiries should be directed to Sandra on +61 3 62323273'. Personnel participating in this voyage will be required to comply with AAD quarantine standards.
V7, Aurora Australis
Last updated:
Purpose of voyage: MI resupply, Casey fly-off
Leader: Mr Rob Easther
Deputy Leader: Mr Shane Hunniford
Comments: This voyage is to undertake the resupply of Macquarie Island and to retrieve Casey summer expeditioners and limited fly-off of RTA cargo if ice conditions permit. Enquiries regarding the voyage should be directed to Ms Sandra Potter at SAO or on +61 3 62323273. All cargo & paperwork should be lodged with the M4 cargo facilitiy by the acrgo cut-off date. Enquiries regarding the delivery of cargo and notifiaction of late cargo, should be directed to the AAD Cargo Facility, ph (61) 03 6222 6382 or by email to Cargo.