Information
Comments
At time of writing, the south east coast of Tasmania is clearly visible on our starboard side. Too distant to smell the eucalyptus just yet, too close to dodge the staccato chatter of sms, app and email notifications as mobile connectivity comes within range of the vessel once again (depending on who your provider is). Last night's proceedings in the theatre, capably led by 3rd Officer Brett whose talents would find a home anywhere between Soho and a Sotheby's auction house netted $12,175 in proceeds to Camp Quality. Our thanks to all who gave generously in their time, effort, skill and dollars.
At approximately 1700hs today we expect to see the vessel alongside to Macquarie Wharf 2/3, where we will disembark and bring this voyage to its scheduled end. This has been a safe, very productive and very enjoyable voyage. With the exception of our pending return to Hobart, this voyage has otherwise successfully and safely completed all of its intended objectives: retrieval of expeditioners and helicopters from Davis; retrieval of whale and KOMBI moorings; ongoing voyage support to science and media projects; transfer of fuel and all cargo/RTA to/from Macquarie Isl. Additionally, this voyage has served as a proving ground for the capability of the RSV Nuyina with findings that may hopefully inform its operation into the future.
This outcome is due to the professionalism and capability of expeditioners, SERCO crew, colleagues from Heli Resources, Bureau of Met et al both aboard the vessel, at Davis and Macquarie Island stations and in Hobart. We acknowledge the commendable efforts of the AAD Shipping and Supply Services teams along with the work undertaken by the broader AAD operations & project management groups. Aboard the vessel, our thanks to Capt. Paul Clarke and his crew, to our workgroups and all expeditioners aboard who were consistent in their highly professional and collegiate efforts towards operations and shipboard community.
Personally, I wish to thank all members of our supervisory team for the pleasure of their company, and for their professionalism, good humour and judgment, not least Mr Brendan Hopkins (DVL).
Thanks for reading.
James and Brendan
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.