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It was a late start for the LARCs due to the wild and windy conditions but when they got started they shifted a lot of cargo.
About 26 tonnes of aggregate was taken to shore to be used to make concrete for building projects and a pile of logs was transferred over for landslip mitigation projects.
The wind died enough for helicopters to start operations after lunch and with good visibility, they were able to start shifting items like cages of gas down island.
The helos also moved some passengers to the island – including one of our Arts Fellows, Favel, who coincidentally marked a significant birthday today.
After kitchen staff, crew and expeditioners serenaded her with Happy Birthday at lunch, Favel headed to shore for the night to check out the wildlife and see what station life is like.
The LARCs ceased cargo operations around 1430 to set up for tomorrow's planned operation. If tomorrow's weather pans out as expected we'll get an early start and begin refuelling. The aim is to transfer 250,000 litres of Special Antarctic Blend from the ship to the station via fuel line. It's a big operation, involving about 30 people, and will be our primary focus for the day. All the equipment required on the other side is there, everyone is briefed and trained, now it's just up to the weather gods.
It's International Day for Women in Maritime and our onboard photographer took a great photo of all the women working on RSV Nuyina – seven in all, including deck cadets, kitchen staff and stewards.
REGARDS: Brendan, Jenn, and Nick
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