ANTI POACHING 'SAM SIMON' SHIP. Sea Shepherd
Since 1977, a number of vessels have served in the Sea Shepherd fleet to protect and defend the world's marine wildlife. We are proud to present the current fleet and historical information on those vessels that have come before them... some of which float no more.
• Length: 56 meters
• Beam: 9.8 meters
• Draught: 4.5 meters
• Date Built: 1993, Tokyo IHI Shipyard
• Max Speed: 16 knots
• Most Interesting Fact: It was once a part of the Japanese whaling fleet.
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Former Job: Meteorological Observation Ship for Japan Government
• Former Name: Seifu Maru
• Current Name: Sam Simon - named after the co-creator and executive producer of “The Simpsons,” a member of Sea Shepherd’s Board of Advisors, and longtime champion of animals.
• First Sea Shepherd Expedition: November 2012, Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign, Operation Zero Tolerance