Ice-Breaking Research Vessel Set to Be Japan’s 1st Ship to Reach North Pole During Maiden Voyage in ’27
- Posted on July 26, 2025
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Ice-Breaking Research Vessel Set to Be Japan’s 1st Ship to Reach North Pole During Maiden Voyage in ’27

A Japanese Arctic research vessel scheduled to conduct its maiden voyage in fiscal 2027 will attempt to become the nation’s first research ship to sail to the North Pole, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.