25/9-14

Position: 87 43.9' N, 174 43' E, temperature - 13 C, air pressure 1003 hPa, wind 20 knots from NE. Ice drift 0.3 knots towards NW.
Data logging system running. Discovered hydraulic pump for driving the compressor and winch had blow a seal and hydraulic oil been routed into the main engine. Prepared spare belt driven external pump. When pressure was put on the Bolt PAR airgun before putting in the water, the gun went into auto-fire and would not close. The gun was completely dismantled and all visible o-rings were changed. On the next try, the gun still went into auto fire.