Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
18654
Universal time (UTC):
04:00
Australian time (AEST):
15:00
Position:
59° 19′ S, 111° 6′ E
Heading:
195
Speed:
8.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
305 NM
Weather conditions:
North East wind at 30-35 knots, Light snow showers
Air temperature:
0.4 °C
Sea conditions:
Moderate 1 metre northerly swell.
Sea temperature:
1.6 °C
Comments
Environmental briefs have begun today and all Expeditioners and Crew
busily cleaning any equipment that will be used ashore. All boots,
clothing and equipment is being scrubbed, vacuumed and checked
thoroughly to ensure that no foreign species are accidentally introduced
into the Antarctic environment.
All onboard are also brushing up on their general knowledge for
tonight's trivia quiz to be hosted by our quiz master and ingoing Mawson
station leader.
Cheers
Andy, Margaret, Kate.
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.