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Japan to deliver 13,000-ton icebreaker research vessel

Original: 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 shipbuilder Japan Marine United's Isogo plant in Yokohama. The vessel, built for Arctic research, is set to support work by JAMSTEC, the national marine science agency, and marks a significant upgrade to Japan's polar research capability, drawing attention from science and maritime watchers.

Why now: The delivery of a major new Arctic research icebreaker is a notable milestone for Japan's polar science programme.

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• The delivery ceremony for the 13,000-ton icebreaker will take place at shipbuilder Japan Marine United's Isogo plant in Yokohama. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/ 29/japan/japan-new-arctic-research-vessel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # japan # jamstec #… · thejapantimes · 4

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