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There was no stooging around today with action on all fronts. Conditions on the water today were ideal for boating operations, with very minimal wind and blue skies. These conditions not only allowed the barge to continue movement of cargo to shore, but also permitted us to support a small boating trip to Long Fjord to support a station science project. This trip was to determine an appropriate location for the deployment of a piece of acoustic equipment, which will be used to monitor seal movements in the area.
From the bridge of the ship we watched the helicopters conduct their test flights, the sound of the machines in the air indicating they had been successfully awoken from their slumber. On the main deck the ingoing Davis and Mawson boil maker/welders, along with their team of helpers began removing, the container feet in readiness to receive the helicopters later next week. The team are making good progress on this job.
As we write the DVL and the MPV Everest Chief Officer are currently ashore inspecting the Return to Australia, RTA, cargo. On completion of today we will only have the front end loader for Davis, and the cargo destined for Mawson left off the ship. Ove the coming days the weather is looking unfavourable for back loading the ship with RTA cargo and for refuelling. And so the saying "Hurry up and wait" begins.
REGARDS: Andy, Jenn and Lauren
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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.