- MV Ocean Giant offloaded supplies, including a marine causeway system, at McMurdo Station for Operation Deep Freeze 2025.
- It reloaded 360 containers of waste and decommissioned equipment for removal.
- MV Ocean Gladiator will arrive next to continue the resupply mission.
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) chartered vessel, MV Ocean Giant, arrived at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, on January 26, 2025, delivering critical supplies in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2025. The cargo included a floating marine causeway system and 380 pieces of essential equipment such as mechanical parts, vehicles, construction materials, office supplies, electronics, and mobile office units to sustain operations for the coming year, according to United States Navy.
Retrograde Cargo Retrieval
After completing the offload, Ocean Giant was reloaded with 360 containers of retrograde cargo, consisting of trash, recyclable materials, and outdated equipment, for transportation off the continent.
Arrival of MV Ocean Gladiator
The MSC-chartered MV Ocean Gladiator is scheduled to arrive at McMurdo Station later this week to conduct a similar cargo operation, including retrieving the floating causeway system.
Operation Deep Freeze and Military Involvement
Operation Deep Freeze is an ongoing joint-service mission providing Defense Support to Civilian Authorities under the National Science Foundation (NSF). It involves personnel from the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, and Coast Guard, alongside Department of Defense (DOD) and non-DOD civilians. The resupply mission operates primarily from Christchurch, New Zealand, and McMurdo Station, Antarctica, with MSC-chartered cargo ships and tankers making the annual voyage since 1955.
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Source: United States Navy
