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Ports Southern Ocean, in 24 editions.

The entry for Southern Ocean published Ports in 24 editions of 26, from 2000 to 2023. The text changed in 9 editions. Each is shown as published. Ports in every entry.

editions changed the text
9
the first edition with it
2000
the latest edition with it
2023

Published as “Ports and harbors” (2000 to 2005) and “Ports and terminals” (2006 to 2023).

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2023 edition

Same as 2022

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The same text in 9 editions, 2015 to 2023.

Published as “Ports and terminals”

major seaport(s):
McMurdo, Palmer, and offshore anchorages in Antarctica

note: few ports or harbors exist on the southern side of the Southern Ocean; ice conditions limit use of most to short periods in midsummer; even then some cannot be entered without icebreaker escort; most Antarctic ports are operated by government research stations and, except in an emergency, are not open to commercial or private vessels

major seaport(s):
McMurdo, Palmer, and offshore anchorages in Antarctica
note:
few ports or harbors exist on the southern side of the Southern Ocean; ice conditions limit use of most to short periods in midsummer; even then some cannot be entered without icebreaker escort; most Antarctic ports are operated by government research stations and, except in an emergency, are not open to commercial or private vessels

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Southern Ocean: Ports.” The World Factbook, 2000–2023 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/southern-ocean/ports.

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