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but reinforcements are on the way. the australian ship is on route and is expected to arrive sunday evening. the australian vessel is stronger than the snow dragon. higher ice racing. in other words, it can cut through ice as deep as 1.35 meters, compared to the snow dragon's one meter or so. but we hear reports that ice in the area as deep as two meters, and that can mean those on board have to be winched to safety by the helicopter on board the chinese vessel. there is enough fresh food to last two weeks. but chris tourney, leading the expedition, is worried the blizzard can hamper rescue efforts. >> the weather conditions will continue the next few days. >> in the meantime, 74 people on board which consists of scientist, tourists and crew are updating family with daily