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The last 24 hours have been entirely devoted to refuelling and everyone involved has been working very hard. Boat teams have been kept busy with ice wrangling, oversight from the vantage point of the bridge has ensured smooth operations, and those on shore have been closely monitoring the fuel farms and walking the line. Ice wrangling includes pushing, chopping, lassoing and dragging bergy bits to keep them clear of the fuel line.
It was necessary to stop pumping again this morning because of the mass of ice pressing against the line. For a second time, the line was purged, disconnected, and reconnected to avoid the ice. Pumping will recommence shortly. There is one tank left to fill (approximately 90,000 litres).
Cheers,
Andy, Vic and Eloise
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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.