Just offshore from Umbarg out in the Kerblantic a balloon launch attempt by Bob & crew off the MSV Tongjess over Zone 39-W for Kerbal Aircraft Expansioneers Ltd is thwarted by safety concerns
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bit.ly/KerBalloonProg… have signed a new contract with KAX - everyone is loving our high-altitude temperature surveys it seems
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MSV Tongjess is picking up Bob & a balloon then setting sail for bit.ly/Zone_39-W - hoping for calmer seas when they get there
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on station offshore from Umbarg, seas remain rough, which will endanger recovery. Tongjess will put into port and we will try again tomorrow
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MSV Tongjess is heading back out to sea, despite reports that seas remain rough. Last day for contract, so we want to be ready just in case
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back on station, Tongjess is reporting 3-4m waves and high winds. Ok for ship of its size, not ok for smaller recovery vessel. Standing by
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too late now to launch & recover before nightfall. Seas not worsening but w/Umbarg only 20km away Tongjess will berth itself this nite cycle
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MSV Tongjess has set sail ahead of sunrise to be on station when it is light enough for a launch. Conditions are now looking promising
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Bob reports they are standing down, returning to port. Seas were *just* within recovery limits but they didn't want to chance it
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while we are disappointed that we will lose this contract due to the deadline being today, we are proud to say safety is our first priority
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closing out another great week, get caught up & learn more details via bit.ly/OpsSummary7-3-… - have a great weekend everyone!
