Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
19450
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
59° 16′ S, 90° 29′ E
Heading:
254
Speed:
10.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
241 NM
Weather conditions:
Overcast with occasional snow showers. SE winds 25-30 knots.
Air temperature:
−1.2 °C
Sea conditions:
SE swell to 3m.
Sea temperature:
−1.1 °C

Comments

The vessel pitches and rolls moderately in a quartering swell. Awoke to a light dusting of snow covering the ship, and regular snow showers in the morning have added to that. Winds were a constant 30 knots for much of the morning, and our regular Saturday muster drill was held indoors for a change. The CPR came onboard for the last time this voyage, as it and ice do not go together well. A final bout of field training today, and then: King Neptune is rumoured to be visiting the ship, which is always reason enough for a special occasion…

All the best, Doug and Dave

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