Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
18020
Universal time (UTC):
04:30
Australian time (AEST):
14:30
Position:
65° 6′ S, 139° 52′ E
Heading:
192
Speed:
8.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
240 NM
Weather conditions:
southeast wind, 35 knots, occasional snow
Air temperature:
−7.6 °C
Sea conditions:
slight sea
Sea temperature:
−1.6 °C
Comments
We entered the sea ice at lunch time today. The bridge is full of people and cameras as we continue south to the first station over the continental shelf. The strong winds of the last 8 hours or so are forecast to ease as the low moves further east, so we are optimistic conditions will improve before we begin sampling later tonight. Cheers, Steve and Deepy.
Map
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.