SEA SHEPHERD NEW SHIP REVEALED!!!

Photo Details
Photographer: John Wilson
Captured: December 06, 2012 IMO: 9053452
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Photo Category: Research and Survey Vessels
Description:
Research vessel SAM SIMON at Brisbane 6 Dec 2012.
Built: 1998 484 GT 323 DWT 55.5m x 9.8m x 3.5m 12 knots
Flag: Australia ex SEIFU MARU (10), NEW ATLANTIS (12)
Owner/Manager: Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Melbourne
Vessel is named after Sam Simon, creator of The Simpsons who financed the purchase of the vessel.

Vessel Identification

Name: Kaiko Maru No.8
IMO: 9053452
MMSI: 431107000
Callsign: JIVB
Last known flag: JAPAN
Former name(s):
- Seifu Maru (not Yet Confirmed)

Technical Data
Vessel type: Research/survey Vessel
Gross tonnage: 484 tons
Summer DWT: 323 tons


Additional Information
Build year: 1993
Builder*: Ihi Marine United Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan