SHIRASE (AGB-5003) class

Country of Origin: Japan

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ship list


 0 (+1) SHIRASE-class ICEBREAKER (AGB)

 Name      Hull No.    Launched         Commissioned    Status

 SHIRASE   AGB-5003    April 16, 2008   1989/1990       Fitting Out

description

This ship will replace SHIRASE (AGB-5002) by 2010 (see separate data entry). Also equipped to conduct oceanographic research.

status

Fitting out. She is to be based in Yokosuka.

builders


Hitachi, Maizuru, Japan

characteristics

 Displacement:       12,543 tons standard
                     22,000 tons full load
 Dimensions:
    length  ...

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