Newly released documents show the Australian Antarctic Division issued a stern rebuke to Serco, the private operator of the RSV Nuyina, for failing to comply with strict COVID vaccination rules on a voyage to Antarctica, where an infection could have severe consequences.
Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina faces $100m cost blowout due to 'unforeseen' issues abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Macquarie Island's Remarkable Decade-Long Recovery From Pests miragenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miragenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Macquarie Island remains pest free 10 years after eradication program, but new threats loom abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Expeditioners at Australia's research station on Macquarie Island sometimes have to stay in mouldy, asbestos-riddled accommodation blocks. To improve conditions and enhance scientific capabilities, a major upgrade costing hundreds of millions of dollars is underway.