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  • Helicopter rescue mission to Akademik Shokalaskiy given green light to proceed

    01/01/2014 4:17:00 PM PST · by Karl Spooner · 60 replies
    News.com.au ^ | 1/1/2014
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority this morning said weather conditions in the Antarctic had improved and those marooned on the MV Akademik Shokalskiy would soon reach the end of their ordeal. "Wind in the area is now down to 10 knots and visibility has improved. Weather conditions are expected to remain favourable over the next 36 hours," a spokeswoman for AMSA said. "The helicopter on board the Chinese flagged vessel Xue Long will be used to rescue the passengers from the MV Akademik Shokalskiy."