Sailing Vessel Mir

• Biosphere Foundation’s sailing yacht, named Mir, is a 1910 classic 113’ sailing vessel.
• She was purchased in Malta on June 1, 2009 and repaired to safely sail from Malta to Singapore in 2010.
• In 2011-2012, Mir’s old deck was completely removed and reconstructed at ASL Shipyard in Singapore, then laid with the restored teak in Bali.
• Biosphere Foundation is unique in having a sailing ship to voyage the seas and work off remote islands in Asia. Mir’s homeport is located at Raffles Marina, Singapore.
• Biosphere Foundation believes that hands-on involvement is key to stewarding the biosphere.  It is wondrous to realize that no action is “insignificant.” Everyone can make a difference and be part of the solution.
• Biosphere Foundation works hand-in-hand with indigenous peoples to help solve environmental challenges. We are “called to action” by the families living on shore who have no more fish and not enough means to live in the modern world. We provide our expertise to empower them to learn how to more effectively steward their land and sea.
• During the coming year, Mir will carry her crew to continue the conservation programs in Bali as well as in Sri Lanka.

 

 

More Mir Photos

The Mir crew in 2013

L-R: Ellie (USA), Laser (Belgium), Marcus (USA), Jody (USA), Gaie (USA), Raja (Sri Lanka), Alice (Australia), Carol(UK), Karma (Nepal) — at Indian Ocean.

Mir heading out to sea, Sri Lanka

The Mir in Bali

Team work

Sunset on the Mir