Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17135
Universal time (UTC):
04:17
Australian time (AEST):
15:17
Position:
64° 59′ S, 110° 30′ E
Heading:
352.3
Speed:
0.1 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
5 NM
Weather conditions:
Wind is 18.9 Knots at 263
Air temperature:
−12.2 °C
Sea conditions:
Calm
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C

Comments

Completed sea ice station from helicopter yesterday afternoon. Started Casey fly off operations this morning. 2 waves of helicopters to Casey and return. Third wave of 3 helicopters heading for Casey now. A total of 11 expeditioners have departed the ship, with 9 additional people on board from Casey and 3 return cargo flights. Whale observers report a total of 19 Minkes, 1 Killer and 1 Sei whale observed on this voyage to date. Regards Vicky and Karin (Barbara's at Law Dome)

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