Ady Gil Successfully Departs for Antarctica Hobart, Tasmania - Sea Shepherd’s new fast interceptor vessel, Ady Gil , cleared customs on Friday, December 11 at 11:38 AM. The vessel is heading south to convene with Sea Shepherd’s Steve Irwin for the 6 th Whale Defense Campaign Operation Waltzing Matilda to end illegal whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.  Senator Bob Browne and other Sea Shepherd supporters were on hand to wish the Ady Gil speed and success as it departed this morning.

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Ady Gil Successfully Departs for Antarctica