Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16751
Universal time (UTC):
04:30
Australian time (AEST):
00:00
Position:
68° 34′ S, 77° 54′ E
Heading:
not applicable.
Speed:
0.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
0 NM
Weather conditions:
blizzard, 8/8, wind 30/33kt
Air temperature:
−3.6 °C
Sea conditions:
nil
Sea temperature:
−1.7 °C

Comments

3 CHINARE expeditioners deployed to Zhong Shan. Fridge, frozen and warm store food unloaded. Continued discharge of aviation fuel. More science gear unloaded. Commenced backload of RTA. Fuel line set up. Fuel pumping commenced at 1715 yesterday. Mawson handover ceremony took place last night. Mawson flights postponed due to weather. REGARDS Jane and Nicki

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