Information

Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
21174
Universal time (UTC):
12:55
Australian time (AEST):
23:55
Position:
66° 16′ S, 110° 32′ E
Air temperature:
−2.6 °C
Sea conditions:
Calm
Sea temperature:
−0.57 °C

Comments

All on board are happy and well. We completed a total of some 20 cargo movements today. Items of note included the collection of traverse related equipment for return to Australia, and the delivery of containerised fuel for aviation and other purposes. We remain hopeful of another productive day tomorrow with the weather again forecast to be favourable. Having noted this, we will likely experience more typical Antarctic weather on Thursday through Saturday with winds reaching 45 knots and snow reducing visibility to 500m or less. Although this may temporarily halt resupply operations, V2 remains on track for a return to Hobart by January 16.

Regards

Keith and Nick

Map

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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.

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