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Antarctic weather forecasting can be a tricky thing, and so we are very lucky that a team of forecasters can still actually come to, and be based on the continent. This generally gets us much more accurate and reliable forecasting. As a result, we were very exited to see this mornings forecast was consistent with yesterdays, and the 'weather window' we need to bring the ship into Horseshoe Harbour' from yesterdays forecast remained.
As a result, at 1300 today the ships Master carefully navigated the ship into the harbour and two IRBs and three shore teams, under the direction of the Chief Mate, moored the ship with 6 dyneema lines.
As soon as we were secured the Refuel Supervisor and his able assistant leapt into action and started setting up to commence refuel operations.
At the same time two IRBs left for Verner and Petersen Islands to check remote cameras and count penguins.
Andy and Amy
FTM
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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.