Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
19531
Universal time (UTC):
03:00
Australian time (AEST):
14:00
Position:
53° 34′ S, 116° 34′ E
Heading:
245
Speed:
12.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
295 NM
Weather conditions:
Low cloud throughout. Wind 20 kts from the south west.
Air temperature:
3.2 °C
Sea conditions:
Moderate
Sea temperature:
4.7 °C
Comments
Two more Argo buoys were deployed overnight and this morning.
An initial planning meeting to plan the planning meetings has been held and we suddenly find our calendars filling up. Planning is complicated by not knowing what the ice will offer us at Mawson, with fast ice currently still blocking access to the station but receding as we approach. Subsequently we are preparing for both aerial and over water operations.
Last night was Sunday roast followed by vanilla and honey pannacottas.
As ever the food remains exceptional!
Cheers,
Andy and Simon
Map
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.