Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
21083
Universal time (UTC):
04:00
Australian time (AEST):
14:00
Position:
64° 32′ S, 124° 49′ E
Heading:
354
Speed:
1.4 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
14 NM
Weather conditions:
7/8 cloud / 20.6 knots 103 deg T
Air temperature:
−7.7 °C
Sea conditions:
Low swell
Sea temperature:
−1.85 °C
Comments
Yesterday afternoon and today, we tested the vessel's propulsion modes and Dynamic Positioning system. The DP system automatically maintains the vessel's position and heading using propellers and thrusters. We are nearing the end of our list and plan to depart from the ice edge on Thursday.
REGARDS: Nick & Michael
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.