Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17227
Universal time (UTC):
04:45
Australian time (AEST):
15:45
Position:
59° 11′ S, 115° 0′ E
Heading:
176
Speed:
4.6 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
106 NM
Weather conditions:
overcast, moderate visibility, wind 7 knots from 145
Air temperature:
3.1 °C
Sea conditions:
slight sea on a long 3-4 m northerly swell
Sea temperature:
2.9 °C

Comments

Although the winds were relatively low, a steep 7-8 m cross-swell made things very awkward for CTDs last night. This morning the swell has eased, the winds are light, and we are back at it. A good day for whale-spotting. REGARDS Steve, Mark and Peter

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