Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
17236
Universal time (UTC):
04:45
Australian time (AEST):
15:45
Position:
64° 6′ S, 112° 4′ E
Heading:
175
Speed:
61.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
120 NM
Weather conditions:
partly cloudy, wind 16 kn from 159
Air temperature:
−0.8 °C
Sea conditions:
slight sea and swell
Sea temperature:
0.2 °C
Comments
We’re over the continental slope of Antarctica and sprinting for the finish of this transect. CTD 61 had to be moved slightly because an iceberg was sitting on top of the intended spot. The high resolution fluorescence and turbulence profilers were deployed again this morning in ideal conditions. Latest news from the experts on the egg mass referred to earlier: it’s not giant squid, but nobody knows what it is. REGARDS Steve, Mark and Peter
Map
A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of one voyage that has occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.