Hello All
Yesterday afternoon the swell conditions were the best since we arrived back here from the buoy run. We managed to land the 4 tanktainers remaining for SANAE and then loaded 3 tanktainers to be filled with JET fuel for the Neumayer base.
The conditions still remained good with the wind veering around to the SW blowing some of the ice "debris" that has been accumulating there off the shelf again.
Last night we could clearly sea a white line appearing on the horizon as some sea ice encroached the bay, but that did not last long since the wind blew it offshore as it came around. We might still be in for a bit of ice bashing before we head home.
The "judge" as we refer to the large ice berg B15b is not too far off and is steadily making its way this side, soon to be followed by another large iceberg that has broken out of the ice shelf from Admiral Byrd Bukta. So much for our treasured Admiral Byrd Bukta bay ice we normally get to visit.
Today we are filling the Jet tanks and will probably only deliver them tomorrow, before Saturdays storm comes through.
Have a nice Thursday.
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