Safety First- we're headed back to Port Elizabeth

One of our science party has n’t adjusted to the rolling and rocking of the ship, so we headed to Port Elizabeth where we’ll be met by a launch at ~ 7am and the scientist taken ashore. All is well, this was just a precautionary measure, but with much bigger seas and stronger winds to be expected in our work area- “the roaring 40’s”, all thought this was a prudent action.

Lab display showing the current positon of the RV Thomas G Thompson as we head to Port Elizabeth.

Lab display showing the current positon of the RV Thomas G Thompson as we head to Port Elizabeth.

Rescue boat at Port Elizabeth

Rescue boat at Port Elizabeth