Ship Stuck in Antarctic Researcher

A research ship passenger 74 people trapped in a frozen sea of ​​Antarctica. Researchers worry, rescue action would jeopardize the continuity of the research project.

A flock of penguins approaching people stare in amazement typical beanie hat Christmas was passing over the deck of the ship. That babble Chris Turney , Leader Eskpedisi research aboard the " MV Academic Shikalsky " via satellite phone to the BBC .
There is no tinge of panic in his voice . Though the ship is boarded by Turney being stuck in the middle of the Antarctic ice . Previous crew had radioed for help . The request was welcomed by the Australian maritime authorities are asking for the ships around to help the ill-fated ship .
Ships built in Finnlandia it was on a special trip , the adventure trail Antarctic researchers from Australia , Sir Douglas Mawson is anchored in the white continent about 100 years ago .

Bad Weather Stuck in Remote Places
Turney accompanied by scientists and tourists who want to experience a long journey Mawson . He also wants to repeat the measurements made Mawson a century ago . Academic MV Shilasky carrying 74 passengers and crew aboard , sailing since last November .
Bad luck came when the ship was stuck in bad weather while the less traveled areas of international shipping lanes , approximately 2800 Kilometers in the southern port city of Australia , Hobart in Tasmania . " We are dealing with thick ice and realized , that our path is blocked after the wind turned , " wrote Turney , Wednesday ( 25/12 ) via email.
" Luckily a Chinese ship was on its way and will arrive here later on December 27 . There is also the possibility that rotating wind direction and we can liberate ourselves . Distance us with open sea ranged two miles . "
Preservation of Mawson
Through these trips , Turney and his team wanted to popularize polar research to the general public . In addition to researchers and wistawan , MV Academic Shilasky also transports Guardian journalist and BBC English . They include uploading videos on Youtube that show the excavation site owned hut at Cape Denilson Dawson . The hut was buried under two meters of snow .
Since 1997 the Foundation seeks to preserve the legacy of Mawson Gubug the researcher . Turney and his team were the first visitors since the last three years .
According to travel service providers , Online Expeditions , the MV Academic Shilasky sailing since 1984 it has 26 large cabins for tourists . The ship itself was commissioned by the University of New South Wales for use during the trip . The crew reportedly came from Russia .