
The goal is to finish the race at 8 th place or higher.

The TEAM will develop young skippers and engineers.The TEAM will expand sailing culture in Japan.The TEAM will challenge Vendée Globe2024 with Mr.The TEAM announced 3 new goals in the press conference: JAMSTEC will use these samples for future researches. Katsunori Fujikura, Director of The Marine Biodiversity and Environmental Assessment Research Center, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC). Shiraishi handed over the collected samples to Dr. For researchers, it was a valuable opportunity to take samples from locations where commercial and research vessels could barely access. Shiraishi collected ocean microplastic samples at a total of 6 locations in the Northern/Southern Hemispheres. He was ranked 16 th out of 33 participants.ĭuring the round-the-world race, Mr. Finally, he became the first Asian to complete the solo, non-stop,round-the-world race without assistance, also known as the Everest of the Seas.

Shiraishi repaired it alone and continued the race. Masahiko Mori, President of DMG MORI CO., LTD., reported on the successful finishing of Vendée Globe2020-2021 and the new goals of the TEAM.Ħ days after the start of Vendée Globe2020-2021, the mainsail of DMG MORI Global One, the yacht of the TEAM, was severely damaged. Kojiro Shiraishi, the skipper of the TEAM, and Dr.
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On March 31 st, 2021, DMG MORI SAILING TEAM (hereinafter referred to as the "TEAM"), a professional oceanic sailing team, held a press conference in Tokyo. Kojiro Shiraishi for sailing promotion in Japan and young talent development Global Head Quarter: 2-3-23 Shiomi, Koto-ku,Ĭhallenges the Vendée Globe2024 with Mr.
