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- 1Japan to deliver new 13,000-ton Arctic research icebreaker●The delivery ceremony for the 13,000-ton icebreaker will take place at shipbuilder Japan Marine United's Isogo plant in
Japan is holding the delivery ceremony for its new 13,000-ton icebreaker at Japan Marine United's Isogo plant in Yokohama. The vessel, built for Arctic research, is associated with JAMSTEC, Japan's marine science agency. It marks a major upgrade to Japan's polar research fleet, and coverage highlights the country's growing interest in Arctic science and shipping routes.
- 2New survey vessel Azores Ocean to serve Portuguese waters●VESSEL REVIEW | Azores Ocean – Deep-sea and fisheries survey boat for deployment off Portugal
Baird Maritime has profiled the Azores Ocean, a new deep-sea and fisheries survey vessel built for deployment off Portugal and the Azores. The review covers the ship's role in supporting fisheries research and oceanographic surveys in the region, adding to coverage of specialised research vessels serving Atlantic waters.