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PRESS CONFERENCE



Date – Tuesday December 11, 2012

Time – 11:00 AM – AEST

Location – Macquarie Wharf 1, Hobart, Tasmania



Sea Shepherd's Sam Simon vessel unveiled to the world



Monday, December 10, 2012 — Hobart, Tasmania, AUS — On Tuesday 11th of December Captain Lockhart MacLean will bring Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's newest vessel, the SSS Sam Simon into Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, as part of Operation Zero Tolerance, Sea Shepherd's 9th Antarctic whale defence campaign. The ship will be unveiled at a press conference at Macquarie Wharf 1 at 11:00am on Tuesday 11th December with Captain Lockhart MacLean and crew.



Until now, the location and identity of Sea Shepherd's new vessel, the SSS Sam Simon has remained a secret. However come tomorrow in Hobart, Sea Shepherd's newest whale defence vessel will be unveiled to the world.



Captain Lockhart MacLean stated, "Sea Shepherd supporters all over the world will be absolutely thrilled when they realise the identity of our newest vessel. Sea Shepherd has been on the search for a fourth vessel for some time and I am proud to be sailing her into Hobart, one of our strongest support bases and considered the gateway to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary."



Captain Paul Watson stated “Thanks to the generosity of Sam Simon, co-creator of TV's "The Simpsons," our fleet is stronger than ever with the addition of this new vessel. We have four ships, one helicopter, drones and more than 120 volunteer crew from around the world ready to defend majestic whales from the illegal operations of the Japanese Whaling Fleet."



Sea Shepherd's Australian Director Jeff Hansen stated, "For the past two years the whalers have not made a profit, the only reason this barbaric and cruel industry is staying afloat is due to money taken away from tsunami victims. It's time to end this insane slaughter once and for all and restore the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary to what is should be, a sanctuary for the great whales."



For further information, please call Jeff Hansen on 0425 231 725.



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About Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an International non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protects ecosystems and species.



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. Founder and President Captain Paul Watson, is a renowned, respected leader in environmental issues.

Visit www.seashepherd.org for more information.

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