Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
18601
Universal time (UTC):
01:00
Australian time (AEST):
12:00
Position:
66° 16′ S, 110° 32′ E
Heading:
At anchor
Weather conditions:
7/8 cloud cover, light and variable
Air temperature:
2 °C
Sea temperature:
−0.5 °C

Comments

The first group of people moved out to the ship in preparation for their return home followed by the remainder this morning in a barge covered in Christmas decorations. Ship inductions were conducted in Santa hats and reindeer antlers. A large contingent of people from the ship went into Casey for the station handover ceremony yesterday evening to watch the station being transferred from the old wintering crew to the new crew.

Meanwhile, the voyage management team also did a changeover as Sharon prepared to leave the ship for her new role at Casey.

Thank you to everyone for the effort, enthusiasm and high spirits that have made the voyage and Casey resupply so successful and enjoyable.

Snack of the Day: White Christmas.

REGARDS: Sharon, Fred and Kerry

Map

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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.

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