Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
20249
Universal time (UTC):
04:00
Australian time (AEST):
15:00
Position:
63° 42′ S, 95° 8′ E
Heading:
260
Speed:
8.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
304 NM
Weather conditions:
North 25kts, periods of snow, overcast. Visibility reduced to 2 miles due to snow and sleet.
Air temperature:
0.8 °C
Sea conditions:
Slight
Sea temperature:
0.05 °C

Comments

We spent this morning slowly gliding through the icebergs in a flurry of giant snowflakes. It was a sight to behold and there were many seals and penguins to observe on the ice floes.

While on the bridge passing time, it's lovely to look through the pages of the ships visitor log. An entertaining read, it holds memories, hand drawn art and many funny remarks. In the column asking why you are on the voyage, you can find reasons such as wanting to sail on the old girl again, for the beach life, ran out of money, bucket list, always wanted to see Mawson research station, 20 year reunion and the crowd favourite – the food. Year after year it's undisputed that the ship food is amazing and so are the galley crew.

The early morning release of the first ARGO float for V3 was successful.
The Southern Ocean Continuous Plankton Recorder completed its sixth and final leg for this voyage and has been brought on board and retired for the rest of the trip.

There was a good turnout for the watercraft and environmental briefings this afternoon and we are looking forward to our gear cleaning day tomorrow in the Wet Lab.

Cheers

Andy and Misty

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