Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
19898
Universal time (UTC):
01:00
Australian time (AEST):
12:00
Position:
66° 31′ S, 120° 53′ E
Heading:
87
Speed:
4.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
73 NM
Weather conditions:
-1
Sea conditions:
Rough
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C

Comments

We reached the open waters of the polynya and managed 6 CTD's before the winds reached 45 knots and we had to stop. We have been stooging waiting for the weather to improve since then.

Happy new year!

Cheers

Andy and Mike

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