Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
18305
Universal time (UTC):
01:00
Australian time (AEST):
06:00
Position:
68° 33′ S, 77° 48′ E
Heading:
101 deg True
Speed:
1.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
1 NM
Weather conditions:
7/8 cloud cover, north-westerly winds 2 kts
Air temperature:
−4.4 °C
Sea conditions:
nil
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C

Comments

The weather remained suitable for flying yesterday, and we successfully deployed our priority expeditioners to station. The Station Leader also flew to the ship and briefed all on board. Our refueling supervisor is now in at station, surveying the ice and assessing our best mooring position to maximise the efficiency of the refueling operation. We have made slow but steady progress through the ice amidst a vista of icebergs in close to the coast and station. Currently preparing to fly Mawson-bound expeditioners to station for transfer by fixed-wing aircraft to Mawson today.
Regards,
Karin, Sharon & Adam

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