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Steve Irwin during Operation Relentless this year …

The Steve Irwin is on its way to Launceston, Tasmania for repairs and to go into dry dock on Friday.

The ship and around 18 crew will spend just over 3 weeks working with local company Southern Marine Ship Lift on servicing and repairing the anti-whaling vessel.

Alderman Jeremy Ball, acting Mayor, will be there to welcome them.

The ship last visited Launceston in 2007.
Adam Burling, Media, Sea Shepherd Australia