[Mldxcc] ZS8T Marion Island Press Release

[Ken K6TA]

ZS8T Marion Island Press Release
                            March 26, 2008
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Within the past few minutes, Press Officer ZS6DXB has informed the
team that Petrus ZS6GCM is onboard the SA Agulhas (South Africa's
polar research vessel).  The vessel will be going straight to Marion
Island.

Depending on weather, Petrus could be on Marion in as short as five
days.  However, should the weather deteoriate, there is a fair chance
landing on ZS8 could be delayed.  The support team will keep you
updated as best we can on this.  You may like to join us by following
the progress of the SA Agulhas (http://tinyurl.com/2awhek).

Moments before Petrus boarded the Agulhas, he managed to send through
some images from Table Bay.  Prior to these pictures, all radio
equipment had been safely loaded, with only a few items still to go
onboard.

We'd like to remind you that once Petrus is on ZS8, it will take
approx three to four weeks before any radio equipment is used.  This
is due to a changeover time in working patterns and general settling
in on the island.