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Helicopter ship to shore work continued yesterday afternoon until 4.00 Pm, and 13 passengers were transferred back to the Ship at days end. It was an excellent day with a large number of cage pallets discharged, the BOM Electrolyser finally ashore and some gas pallets were also exchanged by LARC. A weary but very satisfied team on ship and ashore last night. Overnight a SE swell has risen which by dawn precluded the much hoped for refuel for another day. Winds have dropped compared to the last few days, but this swell and visibility have allowed only 1 LARC run this morning. 2m surf break preventing IRB boats launching. The ships crew have done a sterling job in rolling seas to bring another 20 cage pallets to the helideck hangar, however sling loading was abandoned on the first attempt due to turbulence. Meanwhile any bad luck postponed yesterday (Friday 13th) arrived this morning in the form of a 4.30 Am Fire alarm on station, and later in the morning when a cable snagged the Anchor on the ship, which the crew manoeuvred free in time for lunch. So, another half day lost, Sunday stay now a definite and Monday looking probable at this stage. The weather forecast suggests Sunday could be ok for refuelling, and we will continue with resupply as conditions allow. Meanwhile some of the down Island hut groups are now making their way back to a full station, and we are standing by to receive some of them on the ship. All happy and well on board, and staying patient. Regards, Don and Brett
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A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of one voyage that has occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.