Hello All
After our routine afternoon CTD close to Penguin Bukta we departed on a slow steam to investigate the other side of Blaskimen Ice Rise known as RSA Bukta. The shelf is known to be more unstable there and riddled with crevasses, but usually good bay ice can be found in the protection of the Bukta.
Winds were gusting well over 30 knots with the sky still overcast. We did find bay ice in RSA Bukta, but it was unsuitable for a wind stemming and we decided to return to Penguin where we awaited the arrival of the drivers with the CAT train. The train arrived at the Penguin Bukta at 02:42 this morning and immediately made shifting the tanktainers into position their first priority.
Refuelling operations was not an option for us this morning with the wind constantly over 30 knots diagonally across the shelf producing quite a wind wave and blowing snow off the shelf edge. We fetched the drivers by chopper in the morning to allow them a well deserved lunch and a warm bed to rest in.
The forecasts are indicating an improvement in weather from tomorrow afternoon onwards, so we are preparing for that.
Have a nice day.
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