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Shirase
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force; National Institute of Polar Research
Japan
Built2008
Ice ClassPolar Class 5
GRT12,650
Dimensions
Length138 m
Beam28 m
Personnel
Crew179
Scientists & Tech80
Helicopter
HelicopterYes
Number2
Scientific Equipment
Multibeam
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