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All aboard are well. This morning we completed our preparations for refuelling station, including a final weather forecast review. Fuel line deployment commenced at 1300 and final checks and testing was completed by 1745. Pumping commenced thereafter. At the time of writing we have transferred some 120,000 litres of fuel ashore. We anticipate that refuelling will be completed by approximately 1900 tomorrow evening assuming there are no surprises with the weather. Ice conditions in the bay have caused little hindrance so far, however there are sufficient bergy-bits and sea ice about to keep the IRBs busy. For the larger bits we continue to call upon the PTT and or barge for assistance. All in all, things are going well.
regards
Keith
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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.