Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
17263
Universal time (UTC):
04:45
Australian time (AEST):
15:45
Position:
56° 28′ S, 85° 57′ E
Heading:
202
Speed:
9.7 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
80 NM
Weather conditions:
overcast, moderate to poor visibility, wind 35 kn at 007
Air temperature:
5.9 °C
Sea conditions:
very rough sea on a heavy swell
Sea temperature:
2.6 °C
Comments
We completed another two CTDs overnight, but the barometer is now rocketing downward (3 hr trend = -9.9 hPa), the wind is increasing and the swell is building. We plan to ride this storm out and pick up the three remaining stations before heading back SE to continue the transect. All enjoyed the Australia Day BBQ and international cricket match on the heli-deck (the ball tethered to the deck to avoid environmental incident). REGARDS Steve, Mark and Peter
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