Infrastructure and Logistics at PEA in November

Works at the Princess Elsiabeth Antarctica, especially the installation of the new water treatment system, continued as planned. The wall of the station's annex was reapaired, while the Prinoth tractors were given a servicing prior to the second traverse certian members of the BELARE team took to the coast to remove containers of waste and prepare for the arrival of the cargo ship around New Year's Day.

Engineers Nico and Aymar working hard on putting together the station's new water treatment system.

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Expert plumbers Simeon and Bernard discuss the layout of the new water treatment system at PEA.

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Bernard and Aymar having a discussion while assembling the station's new water treatment system.

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One of the mechanics inspecting one of the Prinoths the BELARE team uses to haul containers to and from the coast every season.

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All vehicles used in the 200 km traverse between PEA and the coast where the ship will arrive must be thoroughly serviced prior to departure in order to avoid any problems while in the field.

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And they're off! A second traverse to remove containers of waste to be shipped to South Africa and prepare for the landing of the cargo ship around New Year's Day.

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Infrastructure and Logistics at PEA in November

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