Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
17720
Universal time (UTC):
03:20
Australian time (AEST):
14:20
Position:
44° 59′ S, 142° 59′ E
Heading:
28.8
Speed:
0.8 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
105 NM
Weather conditions:
Overcast Wind is 16.5 Knots at 112
Air temperature:
13.8 °C
Sea conditions:
Slight Swell
Sea temperature:
13.5 °C
Comments
Finished tests on ship positioning system. At Station 1 we deployed NIWA rosette, a test cast with CTD to 1000m, deployed optical instruments (CAT, AC-S, FRRF) and a 2nd CTD cast to 1000m. Depart Station 1 at about 0420 arrive station 2 (long station) 1130 this morning. CTD cast to 2500 m, deployments off the trawl deck of Cat, AC-S, FRRF, Plankton nets and Snatcher as possible when the CTD is in the water. Preparing to deploy NIWA rosette. Station 2 continuing. A pod of whales and dolphins spotted near the ship this morning. Regards Vicky & Karin
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