SUMMARY 



The 1981 International Ice Patrol season was relatively short with fewer 

 than average icebergs drifting south of 48°N latitude. The ice sightings and sea 

 surface temperature reports received were useful in the preparation of the daily 

 ice bulletin and facsimile chart. 



ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 



The U.S. Coast Guard conducted the 1981 International Ice Patrol Service in 

 the North Atlantic Ocean under the provisions of Title 46, U.S. Code, Sections 

 738, 738a through 738d, and the International Convention for the Safety of Life 

 at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, regulations 5 and 6. 



The Marine Science Branch of Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area 

 prepared this report and acknowledges the assistance and information provided 

 by the Canadian Atmospheric Environment Service, U.S. National Weather 

 Service, Navy Fleet Numerical Oceanographic Center, Navy Polar Ocean 

 Center, U.S. Coast Guard Oceanographic Unit and the U.S. Coast Guard 

 Research and Development Center. 



We take this opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation to the staff of 

 Canadian Coast Guard Radio Station St. John's Newfoundland/ VON and the St. 

 John's Weather Forecasting Office for their continued excellent support during 

 the 1981 Ice Patrol season. 



