After unloading materials at the Joint Antarctic Base Petrel , rotating personnel and evacuating Antarctic waste , the ARA “Puerto Argentino” vessel arrived at the Port of Buenos Aires . It thus completed its mission in the 2024/25 Summer Antarctic Campaign , after having set sail at the end of November .
The ship is scheduled to leave again in early February heading south , where it will continue with logistical tasks in collaboration with the icebreaker ARA “Almirante Irízar” . During its stay in Antarctica , the “ Puerto Argentino ” carried out various activities , which included loading and unloading supplies at the Carlini Antarctic Base.
In addition, inspections were carried out at the Joint Antarctic Bases Decepción and Melchior , preparing the ground for the arrival of the crews that will be in charge of operations during the season .
The ship also called at the Joint Antarctic Base Esperanza , facilitating the transfer of personnel who wintered at the Joint Antarctic Base Orcadas and thus completing the necessary rotation in the region.
At each stop, the vessel was tasked with removing classified Antarctic waste , a crucial procedure to comply with Antarctic Treaty regulations and promote sustainability on the continent.
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