Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16942
Universal time (UTC):
04:49
Australian time (AEST):
15:49
Position:
57° 38′ S, 74° 3′ E
Heading:
241.8
Speed:
5.9 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
69 NM
Weather conditions:
Overcast, occasional snow or hail showers, Wind is 29.3 Knots at 244
Air temperature:
1.9 °C
Sea conditions:
Rough sea on heavy SSW swell
Sea temperature:
2.4 °C

Comments

Bad weather has prevented any more CTD casts since yesterday. Forecast for next 48 hours or so is good, but we have to head straight for Zhong Shan very soon if we are to get there on time. Hope to get one more CTD in if weather improves soon. Regards Dick and Tim

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