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Our Ships

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.

Rainbow Warrior

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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Protect ancient forests

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

The Esperanza

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

Our inflatables

Inflatables are often our most effective tools at sea.
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Greenpeace inflatables

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

 

Fishermen confirm shark finning on tuna longliners

Blog entry by Dan Salmon | 21 August, 2015

The cruel yet lucrative shark fin trade is back in the headlines and it's clearly something people care deeply about, public pressure and a petition signed by nearly 180,000 people, prompted shipping giant United Parcel Service...

Esperanza investigates agrotoxics in the Gulf of California

Blog entry by Maïa Booker | 14 August, 2015 1 comment

The Greenpeace ship Esperanza is currently on the second leg of its tour in the Gulf of California, investigating toxic chemicals associated with agriculture. Last week, activists sent a message to food companies Bimbo, La Costeña, and...

Our first tuna ship contact

Blog entry by Rainbow Warrior | 7 August, 2015 1 comment

The Pacific is a big ocean. You can sail for days without seeing another ship (as we just did). But now we're in the fishing grounds, and starting to spot fishing vessels. Knowing where to go There're some things you can't know...

Desperately Seeking: South Pacific Albacore tuna

Blog entry by Dr Cat Dorey | 7 August, 2015 1 comment

There's a tendency, outside my science world at least, to talk about 'tuna' as if it was one species of fish. In fact tuna is a generic name for a whole bunch of tuna and mackerel species. As well as the main commercial species of...

#MisionVaquita's sea patrol comes to an end

Blog entry by Maïa Booker | 3 August, 2015 1 comment

The findings from the Esperanza's most recent research spell trouble for the vaquita. For the past seven days, activists onboard the Esperanza have been patrolling the Gulf of California waters for illegal fishing nets. In that period,...

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