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This afternoon at 1300hs, the MPV Everest sailed out of the Northern edge of the ice pack after an overnight transit. Yesterday afternoon and overnight, access was granted to the bridge deck where many of us were treated to the impressive spectacle of ice bergs, whales, orcas, snow petrels and an array of penguins and seals dotted upon the concentrations of sea ice that we navigated through at slow speed. For many of the expeditioners aboard the ship this is their first experience transiting from the continent and the diversity of the wildlife off the bow of the ship is a delight to behold, particularly after a southbound voyage that was almost devoid of wildlife.
Having left the 'shelter' of the sea ice, increasingly concentrated due to the recent winds, we find ourselves now back upon the swells of the Southern Ocean with waves expected to increase to approximately 6 metres – a relatively gentle reminder to ensure personal belongings and work stations are properly stowed.
Group exercise sessions, movie viewings and tours of the dive apparatus aboard the vessel are being conducted, whilst others catch up on sleep and personal admin after what has been a quite intensive period of operations.
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.