Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
20349
Universal time (UTC):
08:33
Australian time (AEST):
19:33
Position:
59° 22′ S, 144° 32′ E
Heading:
189
Speed:
14.2 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
323 NM
Weather conditions:
Overcast with mist, 20 knots SE
Air temperature:
1.0 °C
Sea conditions:
3-4 metres
Sea temperature:
1.2 °C

Comments

A few tired faces this morning at breakfast after a night spent pitching and rolling on a moderate swell last night.

As planning for the resupply of Dumont d'Urville intensifies many of our number have been involved in planning meetings, briefings and safety reviews today. Equipment checks on radios and field gear continues as we work to prepare our teams for a variety of scenarios that may involve cargo operations over fast ice or open water. According to reports from the station, recent storms have precipitated a further breakout of the fast ice north of station – which we continue to monitor with the experienced eye of our ship's crew, our resident ice pilot from the French L'Astrolabe, and the data diligently provided by personnel from the Bureau of Meteorology in Hobart.

The science projects mentioned yesterday continue as does the steady stream of excellent meals compelling many to spend their afternoons lying in their cabins, digesting, reading and sleeping. We have also been lucky recipients of a series of engaging presentations in both French and English in the D-Deck theatre.

Regards.

James and Leanne.

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