Information

Vessel:
Vasiliy Golovnin
Report (sitrep) ID:
17258
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
67° 6′ S, 62° 26′ E
Heading:
Stationary in ice
Distance in last 24 hours:
0 NM
Weather conditions:
Partly cloudy, wind east-south-east @ 48+ knots
Air temperature:
− 1.7 C °C
Sea conditions:
In ice
Sea temperature:
− 1.6 C °C

Comments

Sitting tight waiting for an improvement in weather and ice conditions. At Mawson itself winds are around 60 knots and ice there is therefore getting a very solid pounding. Kista Strait and Horseshoe Harbour conditions appear to be heading in the right direction, and with winds potentially being higher still at the station overnight on Tuesday-Wednesday, things can only improve ice-wise. The wind at the ship should be having an affect on the fast ice too but to what extent is not yet clear. All are well and in 'hurry up and wait' mode as we watch nature turn it on for us - and its quite a sight!

Regards: Martin & Steve.

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