True but it may be a rotor clearance issue.
Posted on 01/01/2014 7:47:57 PM PST by fso301
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The latest attempt to rescue passengers on board a research ship that has been trapped in Antarctic ice for more than a week was delayed again Thursday after sea ice prevented a barge from reaching one of the rescue vessels.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s Rescue Coordination Centre, which is handling the operation, said earlier on Thursday that weather conditions had improved and rescue flights were expected to commence. A helicopter was expected to airlift passengers to a Chinese icebreaker, the Snow Dragon, and a barge would then ferry them to a nearby Australian vessel.
But before the rescue operation could begin, sea ice had blocked the path of the barge that needed to make it from the Australian vessel, the Aurora Australis, to the Snow Dragon. Because the Aurora isn’t built to handle a helicopter landing, it appeared unlikely that the passengers would be rescued Thursday, the maritime authority said.
“This rescue is a complex operation involving a number of steps. Operations in Antarctica are all weather and ice dependent and conditions can change rapidly,” the agency said in a statement.
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dynamite?
nukes?
Pour oil on the ice and burn a path out.
Compassionate sympathizers around the world have taken up a collection to send emergency relief clothing - clown suits.
I say we take off and nuke it from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.
LOL!
Just stopped by to see what the daily jokes were and if there were any more pictures of the big party they threw on board last night
Clueless in Antarctica .....
That’s my favorite line from that film.
If the ice crushes the hull, and they’re floating in the water for their last moments of life, they’ll understand that cold kills, and it doesn’t care if they are cultist believers in global warming.
See post #10. The Chinese admitted they too are stuck and can’t assist with the rescue until someone comes and rescues them. If he wants to keep his kidneys he may need look for his first opportunity to defect.
I don't think that is correct. Pictures of the Australian ship show a big helipad on the back.
True. Like most liberals they have no comprehension of the situation. No true scientific background of physics. Just liberal attitude education ie. “how does cold feel” “should I take the hat that matches my coat or the one that goes with my high heal boots?”
that global warming sure messes up shipping doesn’t it ???
:)
The Captain of the Chinese ice breaker might choose to stay where he is, it might be safer than going home!
True but it may be a rotor clearance issue.
I don't think that is correct. Pictures of the Australian ship show a big helipad on the back. You can look at the stern webcam live off the Australian ship and see the helipad.
Ain’t that “global warming” a biatch? LOL! Buffoons.
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