Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
19270
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
15:00
Position:
65° 33′ S, 80° 11′ E
Heading:
8.3
Speed:
0.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
50 NM
Weather conditions:
Med level Cloud, fresh breeze
Air temperature:
−3.5 °C
Sea conditions:
Flat
Sea temperature:
−1.85 °C

Comments

We have made slow progress over the last 24 hours due to pack ice conditions. This morning the ship was stopped and a decision made to wait for improving ice conditions (which is anticipated) rather than continuing breaking of ice at a snail’s pace consuming significant volumes of fuel. The situation will be assessed over the next 12 hours.

Cheers Tony and Mike

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