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Last night after a stellar effort of monitoring and then retrieving the ship to shore fuel line, our refuelling team and remaining shift of watercraft operators climbed up the ladder into the bunker door of the ship and enjoyed a very well deserved rest and good night's sleep. This morning the refuelling team are back on station working with the Casey team to complete the pack up of the remaining hoses and assorted refuel equipment. The watercraft operators are meanwhile busy transferring cargo by barge and passengers to and from the ship and station.
Now back in the steady rhythm of cargo transfer as we make best use of the calm conditions, both ship and station have begun facilitating day trips for interested expeditioners. This morning, the AA welcomed its first group of Casey-ites for a tour of the ship. In these days of the air-link it's a sign of the times that for some on station, the ship has become more a visiting curiosity (and source of essential supplies) than the sole means of passenger transfers down South as it once was.
Many of the round trip expeditioners based on board the ship have enjoyed the generous hospitality of the station whilst we have been at anchor. For some it has been the fulfilment of a long held ambition to visit and overnight at an Antarctic station. For others it has been an opportunity to complete station based science activities. Many have stepped up to support station function with a shift in the kitchen as a 'slushy' – a valued way of repaying the hospitality.
Kind regards,
James and Dave
V2 Voyage Management
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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.