Snowstorm reported throughout Antarctica area where M/V Akademik Shokalskiy is beset by ice

Snowstorm is reported throughout Antarctica region where Russian research vessel Akademik Shokalskiy is beset by ice. According to data obtained by IAA PortNews from State Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (SMRCC), south east wind in the region is 12m/s, air temperature is 0 degrees C, ice concentration is 10/10ths, ice thickness is up to 2-3 m. The vessel’s technical state is still satisfactory. M/V Aurora Australis is 20 nautical miles away.

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