Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
18570
Universal time (UTC):
07:00
Australian time (AEST):
18:00
Position:
68° 34′ S, 77° 53′ E
Heading:
parked in ice
Distance in last 24 hours:
53 NM
Weather conditions:
1/8 cloud cover, E’ly winds E’ly 10 knots
Air temperature:
2 °C
Sea conditions:
Nil
Sea temperature:
−1.7 °C

Comments

We arrived at station this morning and parked up in the ice. Lovely to see the snow-capped islands off Davis tinged with morning sun. The station leader and deputy came out to the ship and briefed everyone on board about station rules and procedures. After that, began the process of getting everyone ashore for station and vehicle inductions. We have gone from being a rowdy ship to extremely quiet, and vice versa for station! It is good to see some familiar faces of the wintering crew again. Refuelling and cargo operations commenced today amidst glorious blue sky and sunshine. We are hoping for similar conditions tomorrow.
REGARDS: Karin, Sharon & Lance

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