Third Chinese polar icebreaker will carry deep-sea submersibles

The icebreaking multifunctional research ship is expected to be delivered in 2025 and will sail both Arctic and Antarctica

By Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer June 28, 2023
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It features a bow that reminds of Russia’s new giant Leader-class super-icebreakers. But unlike the Russian vessel, China’s new icebreaker will not be nuclear-powered.

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