{"id":762,"date":"2012-12-03T15:30:14","date_gmt":"2012-12-03T04:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whalespotter.com.au\/?p=762"},"modified":"2015-10-04T15:11:36","modified_gmt":"2015-10-04T04:11:36","slug":"my-steve-irwin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whalespotter.com.au\/?p=762","title":{"rendered":"Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"

“All of my life I have been afraid of only one thing – and that is of doing nothing. <\/em>
\nI have never been able to fathom the idea of accepting the way things are.
\nWe humans are killing our oceans, <\/em>we are diminishing bio-diversity, we are over heating the planet,
\nand we are pouring poisons into the sea and air.<\/em>
\nI cannot accept that meekly, and I know with absolute certainty that if we kill the oceans, <\/em>
\nwe kill ourselves. If the oceans die, we die and the oceans are dying in our time.”<\/em>
\n~ Captain Paul Watson
\nFounded and President of the\u00a0Sea Shepherd Conservation Society<\/p>\n

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Sea Shepherd Conservation Society<\/h1>\n

\u201cEstablished in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.<\/p>\n

Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Quote taken from the Sea Shepherd website.<\/p>\n

Over the past few years several Sea Shepherd ships have called into Sydney
\nand it has been my pleasure to visit them and their crews.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MY Steve Irwin<\/p><\/div>\n

MY Steve Irwin<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0MY\u00a0Steve Irwin<\/em>\u00a0is the flagship of the\u00a0Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.<\/p>\n

Ships\u00a0Specifications
\n<\/strong>Name<\/strong> Motor Yacht\u00a0Steve Irwin
\n<\/em>Registered<\/strong> Rotterdam,\u00a0Netherlands since 2007
\nClass \/ Type<\/strong> Island Class\u00a0Offshore Patrol Vessel
\nDesigner<\/strong>\u00a0Hall, Russell & Company Ltd of\u00a0Aberdeen, Scotland
\nLength<\/strong>\u00a059.43\u00a0m (195\u00a0ft)
\nBeam<\/strong>\u00a010.97\u00a0m (36\u00a0ft)
\nDraught<\/strong>\u00a04.26\u00a0m (14\u00a0ft)
\nTonnage<\/strong>\u00a0885 Gross Register Tonnage
\nSpeed<\/strong>\u00a016.5 \u00a0knots (31 km\/h)
\nPropulsion<\/strong>\u00a02\u00a0x\u00a0British Polar Engines\u00a012-cylinder 2,100\u00a0bhp (1,600\u00a0kW), driving variable-pitch propeller
\nFuel Capacity<\/strong>\u00a0200 Tons
\nRange<\/strong>\u00a011,000 nautical miles (20,000 km) at 11 knots (20\u00a0km\/h)
\nCrew<\/strong>\u00a040+<\/p>\n

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MY Steve Irwin<\/p><\/div>\n

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History<\/h3>\n

FPV\u00a0Westra 1975 – 2003<\/em><\/strong>
\nShip Number 962 an Island Class\u00a0Offshore Patrol Vessel\u00a0was designed by\u00a0Hall, Russell & Company Ltd of\u00a0Aberdeen, Scotland. She is one of eight Island Class ships built\u00a0for the\u00a0Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency and was christened\u00a0FPV\u00a0Westra. <\/em>(FPV – Fishery Protection Vessel)<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Island Class\u00a0Offshore Patrol Vessel were developed as a direct result of the Royal Navy’s experiences during the so called ‘Cod War’ with Iceland over disputed fishing grounds in the North Atlantic. The Westra and her sister ships formed the backbone of the\u00a0Fishery Protection Squadron, their mission being to patrol the UK’s Atlantic fishing grounds and provide security to the North Sea oil and gas fields.<\/p>\n

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The Bridge – MY Steve Irwin<\/p><\/div>\n

MV\u00a0Robert Hunter<\/em>\u00a0\/\u00a0MY\u00a0Steve Irwin 2005 – Present Day
\n<\/em><\/strong>The Westra was sold to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society by the\u00a0Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency in 2005.\u00a0Sea Shepherd renamed her the\u00a0MV\u00a0Robert Hunter<\/em>\u00a0after Canadian\u00a0Robert Hunter\u00a0(October 13, 1941 \u2013 May 2, 2005),\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span>co-founder of\u00a0Greenpeace.\u00a0The Crocodile Hunter\u00a0star\u00a0Steve Irwin was considering joining the ship for a trip to Antarctica but tragically died before he was able to do so.\u00a0Sea Shepherd renamed the ship in his honour in December 2007.<\/p>\n

The number 77 on the bow of the Steve Irwin<\/em> celebrates the founding of Sea Shepherd in 1977.\u00a0The\u00a0MY Steve Irwin has participated in many of\u00a0Sea Shepherd’s direct action campaigns such as anti whaling campaigns in the Southern Ocean.<\/p>\n

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Save The Kimberley Whale Breeding Grounds<\/p><\/div>\n

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Rear Deck – MY Steve Irwin<\/p><\/div>\n

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Forward Boat Deck – MY Steve Irwin<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Helicopter Hangar – MY Steve Irwin<\/p><\/div>\n

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MY\u00a0Bob Barker<\/h2>\n
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MY Bob Barker<\/p><\/div>\n

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Ships\u00a0Specifications<\/strong>
\nName<\/strong> Motor Yacht\u00a0Bob Barker<\/em>
\nBuilder<\/strong> Fredriksstad MV
\nLaid Down in 1950 – Yard Number 333
\nRegistered<\/strong> Rotterdam, Netherlands
\nLength<\/strong>\u00a052.2\u00a0m (171\u00a0ft)
\nBeam<\/strong>\u00a09\u00a0m (30\u00a0ft)
\nDraught<\/strong>\u00a05.95\u00a0m (19\u00a0ft)
\nTonnage<\/strong>\u00a0801 Gross Register Tonnage
\nSpeed<\/strong>\u00a018 \u00a0knots (31 km\/h)
\nPropulsion<\/strong>\u00a01\u00a0x\u00a03000 hp diesel engine
\nCrew<\/strong>\u00a040+<\/p>\n

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Sea Shepherd Logo on an Action Boat Motor – MY Bob Barker<\/p><\/div>\n

History<\/h3>\n

Pol XIV\u00a01950-66<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>
\nOwner Hvalfangerselskap Polaris A\/S
\nPort of Registry Larvik, Norway
\nThe Pol XIV<\/em> was designed and built as a long range fast ice\u00a0vessel\u00a0for\u00a0whaling. It operated in this role until 1962<\/p>\n

Volstad Jr\u00a01966-97<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>
\nOwner Einar Volstad PR
\nPort of Registry Alesund, Norway<\/p>\n

Verdi\u00a01997-98<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>
\nOwner Lafjord Rederi A\/S
\nPort of Registry Bergen, Norway<\/p>\n

Volstad Jr\u00a01998-04<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>
\nOwner Lafjord Rederi A\/S
\nPort of Registry Bergen, Norway<\/p>\n

Polaris\u00a02005-09<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>
\nOwner Seven Sea Sg Inc
\nPort of Registry Rarotonga, Cook Islands<\/p>\n

MY Bob Barker 2009\u00a0– Present Day<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>
\nOwner Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
\nPort of Registry Rotterdam, Netherlands
\nCall Sign 5VBR5<\/p>\n

In 2009 USA TV personality Bob Barker donated $5M to buy the ship and a helicopter for Sea Shepherd.<\/p>\n

“I’m delighted to be able to help the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in its mission to end the
\ndestruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world\u2019s oceans.
\nThere is lot of talk about preserving our ecosystems and species,
\nbut this is one organization that puts these words into action.” ~ Bob Barker<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Action Boats on the MY Bob Barker<\/p><\/div>\n

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MV Sam Simon<\/b><\/h2>\n
\"BG-SS-SS0011\"<\/a>

MV Sam Simon<\/p><\/div>\n

The\u00a0MV Sam Simon<\/em> is the fourth ship to join the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. The ship is\u00a0named after American television producer and writer Sam Simon, who donated the two million dollars needed for the purchase of the vessel.<\/p>\n

Ships\u00a0Specifications
\nName<\/strong> Motor Vessel Sam Simon
\n<\/i>Registered <\/strong>Rotterdam,\u00a0Netherlands
\nClass \/ Type <\/strong>Research \/ Survey Vessel
\nBuilder<\/strong>\u00a0Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co Ltd
\nYard Number<\/strong> 3035
\nLength<\/strong>\u00a055.5\u00a0m (182\u00a0ft)
\nBeam<\/strong>\u00a09.8\u00a0m (32\u00a0ft)
\nDraught<\/strong>\u00a03.5\u00a0m (11\u00a0ft)
\nTonnage<\/strong>\u00a0484 Gross Register Tonnage
\nSpeed<\/strong> 12.9 knots (23.9\u00a0km\/h; 14.8\u00a0mph) – 18 knots (33\u00a0km\/h; 21\u00a0mph)
\nPropulsion<\/strong>\u00a0One 6-cylinder diesel by Akasaka Diesel Ltd, Japan. 1,300\u00a0kW (1,800\u00a0hp)
\nFuel Capacity<\/strong>\u00a0200 Tons
\nCrew<\/strong>\u00a040+<\/p>\n

\"BG-SS-SS9994\"<\/a>

Sea Shepherd Logo on the MV Sam Simon<\/p><\/div>\n

History<\/b><\/h3>\n

Seifu Maru <\/i>1993 – 2010<\/strong>
\nThe Seifu Maru <\/i>which means Cool Breeze <\/i>in Japanese was designed and built for the Japanese Meteorological Agency as a marine meteorological and oceanographic observation ship. One of five ships operated by the Japanese Meteorological Agency their mission was to observe and study the marine environment around Japan and the Northern Pacific, particularly greenhouse and ozone-depleting gases, heavy metals and oils. The Seifu Maru<\/i> was operated by the Maizuru Marine Observatory covering the Sea of Japan.<\/p>\n

Once the ARGO Program, a network of oceanography of floating data collecting buoys studying long-term ocean variability was completed in 2010 the Seifu Maru <\/i>was sold off as an un-needed ship.<\/p>\n

Kaiko Maru No 8 <\/i>2010 – 2012
\n<\/strong>The Seifu Maru <\/i>was sold to the Offshore Operation Co. Ltd who renamed her the Kaiko Maru No 8.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

New Atlantis <\/i>2012<\/strong>
\nIn September 2012 the Kaiko Maru No 8 <\/i>was purchased by New Atlantis Ventures LLC renamed New Atlantis<\/i>, registered under the flag of Tuvalu.<\/p>\n

MV Sam Simon <\/i>2012 – Present<\/strong>
\nThe New Atlantis <\/i>was sailed to Brisbane, Australia for refitting and renamed the MV Sam Simon<\/i>. The half million dollar upgrades increasing here speed and range. In December 2012 in Hobart, Australia the ship was publicly unveiled in her new role as a member of the Sea Shepherd fleet just in time to take part in the anti whaling campaigns in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.<\/p>\n

In February 2013 the MV Sam Simon <\/i>and MY Steve Irwin<\/i> were involved in clashes with the Japanese whaling factory ship MV Nisshin Maru <\/i>off Antarctica. \u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

\"BG-SS-SS9951\"<\/a>

The Bridge – MV Sam Simon<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"BG-SS-SS9983\"<\/a>

Mast Detail – MV Sam Simon<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"BG-SS-SS0003\"<\/a>

The MV Sam Simon at Circular Quay, Sydney<\/p><\/div>\n

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To learn more about\u00a0Sea Shepherd, their campaigns and to become involved please follow this link.
\nSea Shepherd Website<\/a><\/h3>\n

To discover more about the Sea Shepherd fleet please follow this link.
\nSea Shepherd Fleet<\/a><\/h3>\n
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The Sharks Mouth – MY Bob Barker<\/p><\/div>\n

Please Note
\n<\/strong>That the information presented on this webpage was gathered from various websites and sources.
\nWhile I have tried to present the facts as accurately as possible please be aware that I found some variation in the information provided on these different websites.<\/p>\n

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