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The Greenpeace fleet of ships is a unique asset in the battle to save planet Earth and protect the global commons. Our ships are used at the forefront of Greenpeace campaigning, often sailing to remote areas to bear witness and take action against environmental destruction.

The Rainbow Warrior

The third Rainbow Warrior is the first ship in our fleet designed and built specifically for Greenpeace. That means the Rainbow Warrior is not just one of the most environmentally-friendly ships ever made; she’s also a campaigner’s dream. We are thrilled she’s now fighting with us for a green and peaceful future.
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The Arctic Sunrise

Since 1996 the ship with no keel has taken on icy poles and shallow rivers around the world.
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The Esperanza

Launched in February 2002, the Esperanza is the largest of the Greenpeace fleet.
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Our inflatables

Inflatables are often our most effective tools at sea.
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The Greenpeace balloon

Our balloons have flown over the Berlin wall in 1983 and over the Nevada nuclear test site in 1987.
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The latest updates

Rainbow Warrior comes to Cape Town

Image gallery | August 10, 2012

Madiba: My ongoing inspiration

Blog entry by Nick Mokabane | July 20, 2012

What would you do if 22 years into serving a life sentence, you were given an opportunity to be released from prison? That was the offer made to Nelson Mandela in 1985, and all he had to do to secure his release from prison was to...

Protesting The Plunder of Africa's Future

Image gallery | March 14, 2012

The Rainbow Warrior leaves New York City

Image | February 7, 2012 at 10:22

The Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior III with it's sails up departs New York City on February 3, 2012. The Rainbow Warrior was on an East Coast tour that will take in Baltimore, Southport, Fort Lauderdale and St Petersburg. The ship will...

Greenpeace launches a new Rainbow Warrior

Blog entry by Monica Davies | October 14, 2011

At a ceremony today in Berne-Motzen, Germany, Greenpeace launched the third version of its protest vessel the Rainbow Warrior. Purpose built as a campaigning vessel, the Rainbow Warrior carries state-of-the-art communications...

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