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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Lisa Cox

Australia urged to boost Antarctic science and use second ship to increase number of voyages

The Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina has not completed a scientific voyage since coming into service in 2021, instead being used for resupply missions, and has been plagued by technical problems
The Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina has not completed a scientific voyage since coming into service in 2021, instead being used for resupply missions, and has been plagued by technical problems. Photograph: AP

The Australian government should consider introducing a second ship to increase the number of voyages to the southern continent to significantly boost Antarctic science, a cross-party parliamentary committee has recommended.

The Senate inquiry into the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) found axed scientific programs, a toxic workplace culture and a trouble-plagued icebreaker were some of problems stemming from failures in the division’s funding and governance model.

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