Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17879
Universal time (UTC):
02:00
Australian time (AEST):
15:00
Position:
63° 14′ S, 85° 4′ E
Heading:
241
Speed:
12.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
 NM
Weather conditions:
Wind SE 24-27 Kn, 8/8 Overcast, snow showers
Air temperature:
− 2.5c °C
Sea conditions:
Calm
Sea temperature:
−1.76c °C

Comments

Reasonable progress overnight in Ice conditions varying from new ice to multi year floes. Weather is remaining overcast with snow. A very enjoyable Melbourne cup Social event last night replete with a downloaded race call, fashion parade and Camp Quality fund raiser hair cut. Some great costumes emerged. Refuel training and equipment cleaning the main activities today. All well. Regards, Don and Hully

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