Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
21116
Universal time (UTC):
07:19
Australian time (AEST):
18:19
Position:
60° 49′ S, 112° 25′ E
Heading:
254
Speed:
11.3 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
237 NM
Weather conditions:
8/8 cloud / 28.6 knots 239 deg T
Air temperature:
−4.1 °C
Sea conditions:
4m
Sea temperature:
−1.3 °C
Comments
During the quiet of last night we glided over the 60th parallel and into Antarctic waters. A brief snow storm marked the occasion (for those awake to see the swirling snowflakes, mesmerising in the ships searchlights). A blustery day kept most people inside, with only the brave seabird scientists venturing out, only to the find conditions a tad challenging (even for the birds). One more iceberg was sighted and excitement is building with the anticipation of seeing more ice soon.
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.