NZ14902 McMurdo Station and Scott Base

NZ14902 is a 1:5,000 scale navigational paper chart published by Toitū Te Whenua - Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). It covers the McMurdo Station and Scott Base area on Ross Island, Antarctica. This chart is essential for marine navigation, offering detailed bathymetric and coastal data for the region.

Key Details About the Locations

• Location: The chart depicts the area around 77° 52.05' S, 166° 34.10' E, highlighting the proximity of the American McMurdo Station and New Zealand's Scott Base, which are approximately 3km apart.
• Environment: Situated on the southern tip of Ross Island, the area features volcanic terrain, with Scott Base located at Pram Point.
• Operations: Scott Base is New Zealand's only Antarctic research station, supporting up to 130 people in summer and 12 in winter. It is currently undergoing a redevelopment to upgrade its facilities.
• Infrastructure: The area serves as a major Antarctic hub and includes a system of wind turbines installed to reduce reliance on diesel.

Chart Information

• Chart Number: NZ 14902 (INT 9002).
• Region: Southern Ocean and Ross Dependency.
• Edition: December 2019 (originally published July 2007).
• Scale: 1:5,000.

This chart is a crucial tool for navigation and research, providing accurate and reliable data for one of the most remote and challenging environments in the world.