New whaling factory ship

New whaling factory ship

The Kangei Maru, the world's only whaling factory ship, prepares to depart from its home port in Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on May 21, 2024, for its inaugural whaling voyage. The ship, operated by Kyodo Senpaku Co., was completed in March 2024, following the retirement of the Nisshin Maru in 2023.

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  • ILEA002740548
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  • 2024/5/21 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2024 Kyodo News
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