Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
19250
Universal time (UTC):
03:00
Australian time (AEST):
15:00
Position:
64° 18′ S, 81° 57′ E
Heading:
201
Speed:
0.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
11 NM
Weather conditions:
cloudy, low visibility, strong breeze
Air temperature:
−5.8 °C
Sea conditions:
flat sea to 0.5m
Sea temperature:
−1.82 °C
Comments
Heavy ice conditions have reduced our progress significantly over the last 24 hours. The ship was again stopped last night for 4 hours as visibility was so poor. A slow moving low pressure weather system to the north west of the ship continues to sustain overcast cloudy conditions with poor visibility and no definition.
The bridge is a hive of activity with expeditioners keen to see how the ship is expertly manoeuvred through the thick sea ice. Must have is a good pair of sunglasses.
Cheers Tony and Mike
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