Hello All
The normal standby routine yesterday afternoon and last night with the wind slowly veering and decreasing in strength. Passenger bound for SANAE were getting very excited at the promise of improved flying conditions at day break.
The day started early for us with the inspection of the refuelling area against the shelf at 06:00. After placing the bow on the shelf I could see that refuelling was not an option with the ship instantly slamming into the shelf and breaking off some outcrops. The swell estimated at about 1 meter is making our work against the shelf impossible. The conditions for flying was good though and we continued with the passenger flights with the first two reaching the SANAE station before lunch.
We are hoping that the more southerly wind will flatten the swell induced by the easterly gales, but will have to wait and see what tomorrow brings.
Have a good day.
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