As 2016 begins, Calypso will be getting a whole new life!

As 2016 begins, Calypso will be getting a whole new life, 20 years after its accident in Singapore!

After having explored the possibility of a future for Captain Cousteau’s iconic ship in Monaco, a different solution has finally been found to save Calypso.

Francine Cousteau, president of the organizations he created, has been fighting to save the vessel for the last 20 years.

The Cousteau Society bought the ship from Loel Guinness in order for it to be a living representative of ecology sailing the oceans of the world.

As 2016 begins, Calypso will be getting a whole new life

Thousands of fans from around the world have brought their moral support to The Cousteau Society for the full refurbishment of Calypso. The considerable costs entailed by this project have, on too many occasions over the last 20 years, prevented this goal from being achieved.

Finally, The Cousteau Society has managed to gather a group of generous and highly motivated international sponsors, whose objectives are compatible with those of the Cousteau Society.

At the end of the first trimester of 2016 Calypso will be able to leave the Concarneau’s shipyard, to begin its new life.

In addition to the historic hull and ship equipment, Calypso will be fitted with two Volvo Marine motors, which were bought in 2009.

Francine Cousteau adds that « When Calypso will return to the Mediterranean, she will be seaworthy and powered by her own two motors, as was Captain Cousteau’s wish. I am extremely happy to announce this great news, after a 20 year long struggle against adversity and various mishaps. I am grateful to those who have helped us, and I invite all of those who share our joy today to join us. »

Information regarding the evolution of the Calypso’s situation will be regularly posted on our website:

Calypso set to sail again!

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FHTA joins 4FJ campaign to stop serving kawakawa and donu for the next three months

THE latest advocate of the 4FJ campaign is the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association which is encouraging more than 250 of its members to stop serving kawakawa and donu for the next three months.

FHTA joins 4FJ campaign to stop serving kawakawa and donu for the next three months

Joining forces with the creators of the campaign, Seaweb, the association's board of directors voted in support of a resolution that empowered it to allow the dissemination of information to members all over the country.

Association president Dixon Seeto said he hoped all members could step up and send a powerful message about the visitor industry's collective commitment to sustainability in Fiji.

"We have a chance, as a sector critical to the health of Fiji's economy, to make an important statement about the need for green growth," Mr Seeto said.

"We hope our members will join us in supporting this important cause."

Seaweb Asia Pacific executive director Scott Radway said the campaign had made initial inroads in the visitor sector including high profile pledges from high-end resorts.

"Our partnership with FHTA means we are bringing a dialogue about sustainability to every corner of a sector that reaches thousands of visitors and employees daily," Mr Radway said

FHTA joins campaign - Fiji Times Online