In 1955 the Westwind called at Bouvetøya in the Southern Ocean at the request of the South African government. Between 1956 and 1957, the ship was engaged in DEWLINE support Operations in the Arctic.
The Westwind made a stop at Bouvetøya in the Southern Ocean in 1955, following an invitation from the South African authorities. From 1956 to 1957, the vessel was involved in DEWLINE-related operations in the Arctic region.