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The biggest ever edition of the Clipper Race started from the River Mersey, Liverpool on 20 August in front of thousands of spectators. The day started with crew farewell ceremonies with family, friends and supporters looking on from the Albert Dock colonnades as each team had their moment on stage before all 247 crew members boarded their yachts, ready to leave land behind for approximately four weeks.
IIMS is proud to be the Certifying Authority responsible for coding the 12 strong Clipper Fleet. IIMS Certifying Authority examiners, Chris Moody and John Excell, were on hand in the days running up to the start of the race to ensure final inspections were in place before departure.
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