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Activists Ram Krill Ship Near Antarctica
1 Apr
Summary
- An activist vessel collided with a Norwegian krill harvester near Antarctica.
- The activist group claimed the collision was accidental, aiming to protect marine life.
- The incident occurred over 500 miles from Argentina's southern tip; no injuries reported.
An environmental activist vessel named Bandero collided with the Norwegian krill harvesting vessel Antarctic Sea near Antarctica on Tuesday, resulting in minor damage to the latter's hull. The owner of the Antarctic Sea, Aker QRILL Company, reported that the Bandero intentionally struck near the diesel fuel tank, narrowly avoiding a potential spill.
Prior to the collision, activists had attempted to damage the fishing nets of another krill harvester. The Captain Paul Watson Foundation, which operates the Bandero, claimed the collision was accidental and reaffirmed its commitment to non-violent action for marine conservation. The foundation emphasized the critical role of krill in the Antarctic food chain.
The incident occurred more than 500 miles from the southern tip of Argentina. The Antarctic Sea, with nearly 60 crew members from various countries, sustained hull damage but reported no injuries. Aker QRILL Company, a major harvester of Antarctic krill, stated that industrial vessels only catch a small portion of the available krill stocks.
