Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
17382
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
68° 33′ S, 77° 52′ E
Heading:
95
Weather conditions:
clear with sunny patches wind S 15 knots S
Air temperature:
−4.2 °C
Sea conditions:
stopped in fast ice
Sea temperature:
−2.9 °C
Comments
Cargo operations completed by close of operations last night. Prearations underway for refuelling to commence and exepect to commence pumping operations at 1300LT. Weather improved dramatically this morning and two flights of the CASA aircraft have departed for Mawson with 14 pax on board and personal effects. Remaining 5 pax and cargo will be flown when weather permits. Backloading has commenced following cleaning of containers and will continue as long as containers can be cleaned to meet Quarantine requirements. REGARDS Richard and Jenny
Map
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