Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
18459
Universal time (UTC):
02:00
Australian time (AEST):
13:00
Position:
54° 32′ S, 118° 0′ E
Heading:
240
Speed:
14.9 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
345 NM
Weather conditions:
8.5kts SW, overcast, occasional patches of sun.
Air temperature:
4.3 °C
Sea conditions:
Slight sea, low to moderate swell.
Sea temperature:
4.8 °C

Comments

Making good time to Davis with both engines running. Launched another ARGO buoy. Sea water filtration experiments underway. The first muster with full Antarctic clothing was held this morning. The ships crew ran a life raft safety training session. Davis priority planning underway.

Andy, Mick and Karen

Map

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