There has been little or no detail released on the AF447 Phase 3 search, e.g. (a) what spread will be utilized? and (b) the mobilization date. News reports have indicated that Phase 3 will commence at the end of February, but I suspect that the on location date will be around 10 to 14 days later.
My suspicion is that the "Pourquoi pas?" will be the actual command vessel, carrying contracted personnel/equipment and supported by other vessels. That being the case, I can report that "Pourquoi pas?" departed Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe at 1600z 2010-02-12 with ETA Brest 1000z 2010-02-24, Av.Spd 12 KTS.
mm43
Last edited by mm43; 12th Feb 2010 at 19:04.
Reason: ETA date