According to information published by the Japanese MoD on November 28, 2024, the Japanese icebreaker Shirase departed from Yokosuka Port, marking the start of its 66th Antarctic Observation Mission.
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The Japanese icebreaker Shirase departs from Yokosuka Port on a 154-day, 21,600-nautical-mile journey for the 66th Antarctic Observation Mission. (Picture source: Japanese Navy)