Resupply is underway at Macquarie Island

Dodging the weather to resupply Macca

Since RSV Nuyina arrived at Macquarie Island last Saturday, station and ship personnel have been dodging the weather to get critical cargo and people ashore.

Fog, wind, snow, rain and hail have made the job difficult. But despite the challenges, helicopters and LARCS have delivered almost half the cargo, including mail, building materials and small vehicles.

Wintering expeditioners, including the island’s doctor and electrician are also settling in to their new home.

We’ll return to your regular station news programming next week.

A LARC is lowered over the side of a ship with a crane.
A helicopter flies towards the rocky coast of Macquarie Island
A LARC in the water and a helicopter in the air over Macquarie Island
A helicopter prepares to land on the deck of RSV Nuyina
Five people in a small orange boat being lowered by crane into the sea from a larger ship.

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