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I woke today to the sun streaming into my cabin but unfortunately this was not to last. We have been travelling for most of the day under an overcast sky which cannot be seen at the moment through the mist.
We continue with our briefings today with a cargo briefing for the crew. DVL Jacob provided an excellent presentation on the cargo we have on board, the general sequencing of discharging the cargo and how we will move it ashore – by barge and workboats with pontoons attached or a combination of both. A video of the voyage that undertook a three station resupply in 2008-2009 was also shown which highlighted the difference in each of Australia's three Antarctic stations.
This afternoon we held the Environmental briefing then cleaning of clothing, boots and gear. All briefings are important but this one is a reminder of how fragile Antarctica is and that we all have a responsibility to do whatever we can to ensure that contaminants, seeds, avian disease etc do not enter Antarctica. By thoroughly vacuuming our clothing and boots to remove any seeds, dirt etc helps do maintain the environment and those that live in it.
Cheers,
Leanne and Jacob
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.