The polar research icebreaker Xuelong carrying out China's 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition, successfully reached the waters near the Qinling Station on Monday Beijing time and commenced cargo unloading operations, Xinhua News Agency reported.据新华社报道，执行中国第42次南极科学考察的极地研究破冰船雪龙号于北京时间周一成功抵达秦陵站附近水域，开始卸货作业。Wei Fuhai, the leader of the 42nd Antarctic expedition team, explained that this unloading operation involves approximately 1,400 tons of materials, including logistical support supplies, engineering materials, scientific research supplies, and fuel for the Qinling Station. The materials will be transported ashore via barges.第42次南极考察队队长魏富海解释说，此次卸载作业涉及约1400吨物资，包括后勤支持物资、工程材料、科研物资和秦陵站燃料。材料将通过驳船运输到岸上。The 42nd Antarctic expedition is organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources. A key aspect of this expedition is to continue improving supporting facilities such as the research building and communication network at the Qinling Station, further enhancing its operational support capabilities and scientific research potential.第42次南极考察由自然资源部组织。此次考察的一个关键方面是继续完善秦陵站的研究楼和通信网络等配套设施，进一步提升其作战支持能力和科研潜力。
2025 年 12 月 29 日，据环球时报报道，执行中国第 42 次南极科考的 “雪龙号” 破冰船，抵达中国第五座南极科考站 —— 秦陵站附近水域并开始卸货，涉及约 1400 吨物资，卸货预计持续 5 天。期间科考队还将开展航拍、海洋调查等任务，此次科考还将完善秦陵站配套设施，提升其科研能力。