Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
20330
Universal time (UTC):
05:03
Australian time (AEST):
16:03
Position:
68° 34′ S, 77° 55′ E
Heading:
178
Speed:
0.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
0 NM
Weather conditions:
Broken high cloud, occasional sunny-ish breaks. Wind 17 knots NE
Air temperature:
−3.7 °C
Sea conditions:
N/A
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C

Comments

After a successful air pressure test of the fuel hose, pumping of fuel commenced at 1625 hours yesterday, and continues as I type this. So far, we have delivered 564,000 litres to Station, with about 160,000 to go. Water transfer began this morning, and will continue throughout the day, with 45,000 litres delivered so far. During this hiatus in cargo operations, the DVL and Chief Officer are finalising the cargo stow plan for the return voyage, and ship's crew are conducting a number of safety drills. A planned flight to Mawson had half of our Mawson-bound passengers packed and ready to go, only to be cancelled at the final hurdle due to a less than favourable weather briefing. Ah well, back to their (clean) rooms they trudge from the Aurora transit lounge, regretting their budget airline booking. At least the food's good here!
Doug & Misty

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