Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
18657
Universal time (UTC):
06:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
65° 36′ S, 82° 27′ E
Heading:
345
Speed:
13.6 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
326 NM
Weather conditions:
West at 15 knots, overcast, mostly fine, occasional
Air temperature:
−2 °C
Sea conditions:
Calm.
Sea temperature:
−1.12 °C
Comments
A busy day for all aboard as we draw closer to Davis station.
A muster was held for all onboard followed by a briefing for
expeditioners detailing departure procedures.
Three groups have been formed to discuss a range of refuel and resupply
options at Mawson, in the eventuality that the sea ice doesn't break out
before our arrival.
We have just entered the pack ice and the ship now shunts from side to
side as it bounces off the heavier flows. Both the bridge and the
foredeck are crowded with expeditioners eager to see the ice and take
pictures.
Cheers
Andy, Margaret, Kate.
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