Keep calm and stay cool in Antarctica

A68 in front of us has splintered from the parent ice shelf.

On March 3 at 3pm on the waters of Antarctica (latitude S62°), we were cruising in the rough seas at a speed of 13 knots towards the 1,150sq km King George Island.

The island is known for its nine national research stations. China’s Great Wall Research Station was set up here in 1985, while the Chilean station boasts an airstrip for use of research personnel, as well as tourists.