From the late 1960s, dedicated icebreaker expedition ships were venturing even further south.

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In this undated photo provided by the Australian Antarctic Division, the icebreaker RSV Nuyina is photographed from the air.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-09-australian-fell-ill-remote-antarctic.html

Paul said: ‘Common ground can reveal a lot about your compatibility with a potential match – and a simple icebreaker for your first interaction.

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Ponant is also big on its sustainability focus, and the Polar Class 2 icebreaker, commissioned in 2021, is powered by a state-of-the-art hybrid engine combining liquified natural gas and batteries.

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The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act includes a proposal to purchase and modify commercial icebreaker for the Coast Guard while it waits for the first polar security cutter, Murkowski said.

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The Healy is on a return trip from an Arctic deployment, and is the largest icebreaker in the Coast Guard's fleet.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/environment/americas-largest-icebreaker-port-call-charleston-healy-arctic-coast-guard/article_8c949598-7983-11ee-8334-53d29fcc3adc.html

The RCN operates icebreaker warships, the Harry DeWolf class.

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“We still have some students who struggle with face-to-face interaction, so a lot of times, this is literally the icebreaker for them to get over the hurdle and come meet with folks again.

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