Ship Operations

The Icebreaker Cruise (1-5 February) went very smoothly and the help from the 6 Scott Base staff was appreciated. The ships crew were also very helpful and pleased to be doing some useful science. The dry lab with the 3.5 kHz profiler and GPS receiver were the only ship facilities used. Helicopter operation was not required as part of the scientific plan and the SENZREP's short familarisation. was not part of the scientific programme. No scientific work was carried out on deck in this cruise and normal clothing issue was sufficient. Deck work would require water and wind proof anoraks, salopettes and gloves over which a "Mustang jacket" could be worn. Planning ship operations is discussed previously in section on Planning.