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Today the seas are quite calm and we made good progress overnight. We are on the verge of leaving the roaring forties and passing into the furious fifties as we take a slightly more southerly path to avoid some weather systems coming out of the west.
Yesterday, it dawned on us that we are heading south at pace and the iceberg sweep was rapidly organised by Jeff. This is where all on board have the opportunity to predict when we will see the first iceberg. Of course, tradition dictates many arcane rules that define the key terms including "we", "see", "first" and "iceberg". Special honour awaits this voyages winner as it will be the first iceberg ever seen from the vessel; the first of a great many.
An emergency muster drill was held as we slowed down this morning for some engine room maintenance. The multibeam is on and tantalising glimpses of the landscape more than 4000 meters below us can be seen on the screens in the science operations room.
Lloyd & Justin
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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.