It is with deep sadness that we report the loss of our friend and colleague Andy, who passed away on 30 May 2016. He had been receiving treatment for a brain tumour.  Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

Andy was the head of the mechanical group within the Antarctic and Marine Engineering (AME) section of British Antarctic Survey (BAS). He was responsible for the design, build and testing of scientific equipment at BAS, for use on the on the Ships, Aircraft, in the field and on the Antarctic and Arctic research stations.

Having been a Marine Engineering Officer with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, he gained a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Leicester University. He Joined BAS in 1988 as a Meteorologist and wintered at Halley IV for two and a half years. He was involved in numerous trips south, including the subglacial Lake Ellsworth exploration, supporting scientific equipment both in the field and on the ships.

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