Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
19900
Universal time (UTC):
01:00
Australian time (AEST):
12:00
Position:
65° 24′ S, 120° 32′ E
Heading:
various
Speed:
4.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
101 NM
Weather conditions:
North easterly 4kts of wind, overcast, low cloud, poor surface and horizon.
Air temperature:
−0.1 °C
Sea conditions:
Ice covered
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C
Comments
After the last CTD we steamed back to the entrance to the polynya, to break ice back out to open waters, with the intention of attempting to get to the front of the Totten glacier, through a crack that comes and goes to the west.
Overnight and all day the ice has been very heavy but navigable. The First Mates are taking it in turns to climb the ships mast with a radio and provide navigational advice to the officer on the helm (which is actually a little 10cm joystick).
Progress is slow but steady.
Cheers
Andy and Mike
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.