Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
17368
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
65° 35′ S, 109° 2′ E
Heading:
130
Speed:
13.3 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
50 NM
Weather conditions:
fine and clear wind W 17 knots
Air temperature:
−10.8 °C
Sea conditions:
travelling through pack ice
Sea temperature:
not availa °C
Comments
Reached fly-off range at 1300LT and ship stopped to commence flying first passengers to Casey. Two sorties of passenger discharge completed yesterday and helicopters returned to ship overnight. Commenced fly-off this morning at 0800LT and at time or reporting 20 passengers, mail, and small amount of priority one cargo has been flown off. Ship still proceeding through leads and areas of open water and will continue as long as safe to do so. All passengers on board well and enjoying the wonderful weather and fabulous scenery. REGARDS Richard and Jenny
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