Kaikō Maru
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Kaikō Maru |
| Operator: | Institute of Cetacean Research |
| Launched: | 1972 |
| Notes: | Spotter hhip for ICR |
The Kaikō Maru (海幸丸) was the spotter ship for the Japanese whaling fleet. In 2007, it collided with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society vessel MY Robert Hunter and was disabled.[1] It sent out a mayday (call for help) and the Robert Hunter, Farley Mowat, and the Esperanza were obliged to responded until the Kaiko Maru was repaired.
It has since been sold to Specialised Vessel Services as a guard ship and renamed the Frobisher.
References
- ↑ Japanese whaler, anti-whaling ship collide, China Economic Net, February 15, 2007
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