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This morning, our refuel team in collaboration with ship's crew, watercraft operators and station refuel teams undertook the deployment of the fuel hose from station to the ship. From the station's tanks the hose winds its way down to the shore line and into the water. Using the barge along with several rigid inflatable boats (IRBs), the teams deployed the hose and its associated anchor points along a mapped path away from shorelines, islands and reefs across the bay and up onto its connection point on the ship.
This being the first ship to station refuel operation involving the MPV Everest, the ship's crew and our own teams have been characteristically methodical in their planning and protocol for the activity. As this is written, we are undertaking final tests prior to commencing the fuel pumping. Once begun, and after a few tank readings we will be in a better position to determine the expected length of time the fuel pumping will take. Latest forecasts suggest an accommodating weather window for at least the next few days. As always, we and our colleagues at the Bureau of Meteorology will be keeping a careful watch.
Regards,
James, Jenn and Andy.
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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.