The Mary Arctica and the Shirase at Crown Bay

On December 25th, 2009, the Shirase and the Mary Arctica arrived at Crown Bay. With a highly motivated team, the offloading was finished in less than 24 hours.

A Prinoth has just crossed the platform to Crown Bay. In the right corner, the Shirase.

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One of the modules of the Japanese sledges, a great comfort while on expedition.

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The arrival of the Mary Arctica at Crown Bay. It's 12:01 am in this photo.

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From loading in Bremerhaven to unloading in Crown Bay, Nighat Amin, head of BELARE logistics, managed for a flawless cargo delivery.

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The team will need less than 24 hours to finish offloading the Mary Arctica.

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The Prinoths going back and forth attracted the attention of the Adélie penguins.

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The containers on the sea ice: a surrealistic view of Antarctic activities.

© International Polar Foundation / René Robert

The Mary Arctica and the Shirase at Crown Bay

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