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The Voyage Management team have been working out of IPEV's operations room which faces the helideck at the aft of the ship. Looking out the port hole I can see two LARCs, 2 x 20 foot containers, 2 x half height containers (same as 20 foot containers but half as high), gas cage pallets an a forklift. Hidden under the helideck is a cargo hold with 124 cage pallets (34 of which are packed into 20 foot containers) plus other items.
Achievements:
16 x 2021 expeditioners transferred to shore: 100% complete
16 x 2020 expeditioners transferred to the ship: 100% complete
Boarded all voyage support expeditioners that remained on station during resupply: 100% complete
Deliver ingoing cargo: 100% complete
Load RTA cargo: 100% complete
Delivered 250,000 litres of SAB diesel: 100% complete
French learnt by Voyage Leader: 6 phrases & 4 words.
Currently the voyage management are in the office doing a few administrative tasks and being entertained by two very talented expeditioners playing their guitars and singing. They sound awesome playing songs from Cold Chisel's, Dire Straits, Green Day, Crowded House and more. Such a joy to hear live music.
As this is my last sitrep I wish to express once again my gratitude for the work done by the station, voyage support and the ship crew. All have worked well together and it is thanks them that we have enjoyed resupply success. I also wish to acknowledge the support provided by all at the AAD but particularly AAD Shipping Section and AAD Cargo Biosecurity Centre before and during the voyage – it has been invaluable.
We will be berthing at Macquarie No 4 Wharf at 1500hrs on Sunday 14 March 2021.
SANTE: Leanne and Anthea
Map
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.