Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17649
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
15:00
Position:
63° 48′ S, 70° 35′ E
Heading:
298
Speed:
9.8 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
222 NM
Weather conditions:
WSW wind at 25 knots. Overcast, light snow showers.
Air temperature:
−11.6 °C
Sea conditions:
calm, in sea ice
Sea temperature:
−1.80 °C

Comments

Heavier ice today as we continue west, but we're making decent progress through it on two engines. Aiming to be north of Cape Darnley before heading more to the south. Weather has deteriorated during the morning, with both the barometric pressure and temperture taking a big dive since yesterday. Wind chill at -40 degrees. REGARDS Doug and Nicki

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