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Japanese Icebreaker Shirase Arrives at Antarctica After 40 Days

1/3/2025

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After a grueling 40-day journey from Yokosuka, the Japanese icebreaker Shirase finally docked at Showa Station, Antarctica, at 9:44 a.m. local time. The crew of the 66th Antarctic research team greeted the ship with palpable relief, their hopes soaring for a successful and productive mission ahead.

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After a grueling 40-day journey from Yokosuka, the Japanese icebreaker Shirase finally docked at Showa Station, Antarctica, at 9:44 a.m. local time. The crew of the 66th Antarctic research team greeted the ship with palpable relief, their hopes soaring for a successful and productive mission ahead.