Aug 08, 2000 Bering Strait
![Map of Alaska with locations in scenario](media/graphics/scenario_location_map06.jpg)
We passed through the Bering Strait about 6 hours ago. Our next landmark will be Point Hope.
![Weather Observations in Alaska, Eastern Russia, and the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas 12 UTC 08 Aug 2000](media/graphics/ak_obs_12z8aug00.jpg)
The combination of following winds, seas, and currents made for smooth passage. As we head into the Chukchi Sea, I review the oceanographic conditions we're likely to encounter. I want to know where the strong currents and large tides are. Those factors could impact operations in terms of ice drift and safe havens.