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Cargo operations at Davis continue, we are making good progress. The uniflotes and the jet barge are working in tandem keeping the team at the wharf on their toes. The refuelling hose was deployed yesterday afternoon and the pumping of fuel was commenced at 1900 hours. Pumping will be continuous until the full supply of 600,000 litres of SAB (Special Antarctic Blend) diesel is delivered to the station. The monitoring which is put in place throughout the refuelling process is complex with personnel positioned along the hose route to ensure any problems are identified early. This also involves IRB’s (Inflatable rubber boats) continuously patrolling along the 2 kilometre hose to ensure no large pieces of ice interfere with it. It is envisaged that pumping time will be 17 hours.
The weather remains good, perfect for resupply.
Cheers
Tony and Simon
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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.