Steve Irwin

• Length: 53-meters
• Date Built: 1972
• Max Speed: 16 knots
• Country of Origin: Scotland, UK 
• Former Job: Scottish Fisheries Protection Service vessel
• First Sea Shepherd Expedition: December of 2007,  Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign Operation Migaloo
• Original SSCS Name: M/Y Robert Hunter in memory of Captain Paul Watson’s friend and co-founder of Greenpeace Bob Hunter
• Current Name: In honor of the late Australian conservationist Steve Irwin
• Last Expedition: Departed December 7, 2009, for 3rd expedition to the Antarctic Whale Sanctuary – Operation Waltzing Matilda. Returned to port on March 6th, 2010.
• Current Mission: Defend the bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean Sea from extinction!
• Interesting Facts:
  • The Steve Irwin is travelling half way around the world to get to the Mediterranean.
  • The ship has never been in the Med before.
• Number of Crew: 41
• Number of Nationailities of Crew: 9