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For once, the actual wind has turned out to be consistent with the GRIB forecast model. The wind dropped steadily overnight and by midnight it was pretty much calm and the sea state had abated to nothing more than a barely perceptible undulation. We also have a very weak north setting current helping us along, so around 23:00 last night we reduced power to 1,850 RPM to preserve fuel. Expecting to get a little push from the southerlies this afternoon and for the current to get a little stronger as we enter the Suez Gulf. Fairly positive we will be within easy striking distance of Port Suez tomorrow evening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

Position 26° 46.642′ N 34° 18.331′ E
\r\nCOG 345T
SOG 5.5kt
Log 11,247 nm
Engine 395.2 h<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Lat 26.777367: Lon 34.305517<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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