Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
19461
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
68° 34′ S, 77° 55′ E
Heading:
NA
Speed:
 kn
Weather conditions:
Sunny. 3/8 cloud. Winds NE, 20 knots.
Air temperature:
−3.9 °C
Sea conditions:
calm.
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C

Comments

We completed the stow of the Lower holds, and started and finished the ‘tween decks too. There were some large pieces of equipment being RTA’d, including a CAT D6R bulldozer (weighing in at 22t), and a CAT 325B excavator (26t). The bulldozer went into the hold in near marginal conditions, with blowing snow and 30 knot winds, but things calmed down a bit for the later loads. Pumping of fuel was completed at 1740, with approximately 825,000 litres delivered in 28 hours. Clearing the line of remaining fuel took a bit longer than anticipated, but the bulk of the pack-up was completed by 0130 this morning. A fantastic job by all concerned. This morning, cargo RTA has continued with the hatch covers being stacked with the remaining 30-odd containers. Everyone paused for a minute’s silence at 1100. We have great weather at present… fingers crossed it holds.

All the best, Doug and Dave

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