News
Malpelo Rangers Need Equipment and Supplies
Thursday, 07 Jul, 2005
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society ship Farley Mowat will be departing from Jacksonville, Florida on August 10th for the Pacific Ocean. Our first stop will be Malpelo Island National Park to bring supplies to the rangers.
These Colombian rangers are under-equipped in their fight to thwart illegal fishing activities, especially the ruthless shark finners.
The Farley Mowat is looking to secure the following items for the rangers of Malpelo.
Material donations can be shipped to:
R/V Farley Mowat
C/O Island Shipyard
9852 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, Florida
32226
Telephone #: (202) 297-4166
Contact the Sea Shepherd office if assistance is needed in shipping.
Malpelo Island National Park Needs List:
24" Life Rings
Life Jackets
Fire Extinguishers
Nylon Rope (200 meters)
First Aid Kits
Hand held VHF Radios
A Radar Unit
Flash Lights
VHF Radio for the patrol boat
GPS Units for the Patrol boats
Video Camcorders (For gathering evidence)
Diving Equipment (For gathering evidence)
Boat Compass
Small Boats with Outboard engines
Tool Box with tools
Desalinization Equipment (Sea Recovery Units)
Inflatable boats (Zodiac, Avon etc.)