Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17464
Universal time (UTC):
04:30
Australian time (AEST):
15:30
Position:
61° 59′ S, 37° 22′ E
Heading:
266
Speed:
15.6 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
171 NM
Weather conditions:
low cloud, occasional fog patches, generally good visibility
Air temperature:
0.6 °C
Sea conditions:
calm and low swell
Sea temperature:
1.2 °C

Comments

Progressing well and should reach the start of transect one tomorrow. Many krill swarms on surface in this area which prompted the first trawls of the voyage. Much excitement but few krill! REGARDS Steve and Ruth

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