The largest and swiftest vessel in our fleet, the Esperanza is a formidable force for good. A former Russian fire-fighting vessel, Esperanza has spent the last 15 years fighting environmental emergencies for Greenpeace. From disrupting illegal fishing off the coast of Sierra Leone, to thwarting Japanese attempts to pursue its so-called ‘scientific’ whaling programme, the Esperanza works tirelessly to protect our oceans and vulnerable marine life.
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