Arrival – Vessel on hire to AAD. Load voyage support, ITC and PMU equipment. Install and test equipment. Load ship stores. Bunker vessel. Commence loading Davis resupply cargo. On 21 October 2019 vessel will move down river to allow testing of ICT and STS underway systems and conduct a test lift of Navy Hydrographic vessel from water. Anticipate 6-8 hours down river prior to returning to Macquarie Wharf. Load helicopters. Depart for Antarctica.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA010S
Remarks:
Departing to Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA010N
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V1
Remarks:
Departure
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA020S
Remarks:
Departing to Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA020N
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
C17 Globemaster
Trip No:
FC17010S
Remarks:
Departing to Wilkins Aerodrome. – RAAF Call-sign - STALLION 12
Date:
Transport:
C17 Globemaster
Trip No:
FC17010N
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA030S
Remarks:
Departing to Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA030N
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA040S
Remarks:
Departing to Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA040N
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V1
Remarks:
Arrival – Discharge Davis RTA cargo.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
VMI
Remarks:
Arrival – Load personnel, AAD equipment and cargo including 1 x AAD jet barge. IPEV equipment and cargo. Bunker vessel.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
VMI
Remarks:
Departure
Date:
Transport:
C17 Globemaster
Trip No:
FC17020S
Remarks:
Departing to Wilkins Aerodrome. – RAAF Call-sign STALLION 4
Departing to Wilkins Aerodrome. – RAAF Call-sign - STALLION 2
Date:
Transport:
C17 Globemaster
Trip No:
FC17030N
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA070S
Remarks:
Departing to Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA070N
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA080S (CCLD)
Remarks:
Departing to Wilkins Aerodrome. – CCLD
Date:
Transport:
C17 Globemaster
Trip No:
FC17031S
Remarks:
Departing to Wilkins Aerodrome. – RAAF Call-sign - STALLION 2
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA080N (CCLD)
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome. – CCLD
Date:
Transport:
C17 Globemaster
Trip No:
FC17031N
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA090S
Remarks:
Departing to Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Airbus A319
Trip No:
FA090N
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V3
Remarks:
Arrival – Discharge Mawson and Davis RTA cargo.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V4
Remarks:
Arrival – Bunker vessel. Load Macquarie Island cargo, load LARCs and helicopters. Load AAD ship's equipment.
Date:
Transport:
C17 Globemaster
Trip No:
FC17040N (CCLD)
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome. – CCLD
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V4
Remarks:
Departure
Date:
Transport:
C17 Globemaster
Trip No:
FC17050N (CCLD)
Remarks:
Arriving From Wilkins Aerodrome. – CCLD
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V4
Remarks:
Arrival – Discharge vessel of all AAD cargo and equipment. Vessel off-hire to the AAD.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V4
Remarks:
Departure
Casey
Date
Transport
Trip no.
Remarks
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V2
Remarks:
Arrival – Casey over water resupply and refuel.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V2
Remarks:
Departure
Davis
Date
Transport
Trip no.
Remarks
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V1
Remarks:
Arrival – Davis over ice resupply, refuel and personnel deployment/retrieval. Deploy helicopters to Davis station.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V1
Remarks:
Departure
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V3
Remarks:
Arrival – Deploy project personnel to Davis station
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V3
Remarks:
Departure
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V3
Remarks:
Arrival – Backload priority cargo, embark station personnel.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V3
Remarks:
Departure
Mawson
Date
Transport
Trip no.
Remarks
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V3
Remarks:
Arrival – Mawson over water resupply and refuel, deploy/retrieve personnel.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V3
Remarks:
Departure
Macquarie Island
Date
Transport
Trip no.
Remarks
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
VMI
Remarks:
Arrival – Deploy and retrieve personnel to Macquarie Island via IRB. Vessel to depart MI as soon as personnel transfer is completed.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
VMI
Remarks:
Departure
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V4
Remarks:
Arrival – Macquarie Island resupply and refuel. Deploy/retrieve personnel.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V4
Remarks:
Departure
Dumont D'Urville
Date
Transport
Trip no.
Remarks
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
VMI
Remarks:
Arrival – Deploy and retrieve IPEV personnel. Deploy cargo and helicopters, refuel station.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
VMI
Remarks:
Departure
Whale Mooring
Date
Transport
Trip no.
Remarks
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V2
Remarks:
Arrival – Retrieve and deploy whale acoustic mooring.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V2
Remarks:
Departure
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V3
Remarks:
Arrival – Retrieve and deploy whale acoustic mooring.
Date:
Transport:
Aurora Australis
Trip No:
V3
Remarks:
Departure
Flights for 2019–2020
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A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of 5 voyages that have occurred in the 2019–2020 season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.
V1, Aurora Australis
Last updated: Purpose of voyage: Davis Resupply Leader: Dr Doug Thost Deputy Leader: Miss Misty McCain
Location
Arrive
Depart
Details
Location:
Hobart
Arrival:
Departure:
Details:
Vessel on hire to AAD. Load voyage support, ITC and PMU equipment. Install and test equipment. Load ship stores. Bunker vessel. Commence loading Davis resupply cargo. On 21 October 2019 vessel will move down river to allow testing of ICT and STS underway systems and conduct a test lift of Navy Hydrographic vessel from water. Anticipate 6-8 hours down river prior to returning to Macquarie Wharf. Load helicopters. Depart for Antarctica.
Location:
Davis
Arrival:
Departure:
Details:
Davis over ice resupply, refuel and personnel deployment/retrieval. Deploy helicopters to Davis station.
Location:
Hobart
Arrival:
Departure:
Details:
Discharge Davis RTA cargo.
VMI, Aurora Australis
Last updated: Purpose of voyage: Macquarie Island Personnel Deployment/Retrieval, DDU Resupply Leader: Dr James Moloney Deputy Leader: Ms Leanne Millhouse
Location
Arrive
Depart
Details
Location:
Hobart
Arrival:
Departure:
Details:
Load personnel, AAD equipment and cargo including 1 x AAD jet barge. IPEV equipment and cargo. Bunker vessel.
Location:
Dumont D'Urville
Arrival:
Departure:
Details:
Deploy and retrieve IPEV personnel. Deploy cargo and helicopters, refuel station.
Location:
Macquarie Island
Arrival:
Departure:
Details:
Deploy and retrieve personnel to Macquarie Island via IRB. Vessel to depart MI as soon as personnel transfer is completed.
Location:
Hobart
Arrival:
Departure:
Details:
Discharge vessel.
V2, Aurora Australis
Last updated: Purpose of voyage: Casey Resupply Leader: Dr James Moloney Deputy Leader: Ms Anthea Fisher VM Trainee: Ms Gemma Dyke
Last updated: Purpose of voyage: Mawson Resupply, Davis Summer Retrieval Leader: Mr Andy Cianchi Deputy Leader: Ms Amy Young
Comments: Departure window: To provide flexibility to the AAD's program, a departure window has been set for Voyage 3. The departure window for this voyage is 17 - 21 January 2020. Personnel travelling on this voyage must be in Hobart no later than 16 January 2020, subject to AAD pre-departure training requirements, for potential boarding of the vessel from 17 January 2020 onwards.