The Arctic Sunrise
The Arctic Sunrise has been part of the Greenpeace fleet since 1995 when it took its first trip to the North Sea to document marine pollution by oil from offshore installations.
Since then, the Arctic Sunrise has been all over the planet, including the Congo, the Amazon and most recently to a three-month expedition to the Antarctic to conduct scientific research on biodiversity in the region.

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French authorities block Greenpeace ship participating in UN Ocean Conference
Ahead of the UN Ocean Conference, the French authorities have blocked Greenpeace International’s ship Arctic Sunrise from entering the port of Nice.
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The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is on a mission to stop fossil gas
Greenpeace’s iconic Arctic Sunrise is on a mission across Europe to expose the dirty truth about fossil gas, and build a European movement for a fossil-free future.
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Best of Greenpeace ships 2024
Our ships are a source of strength for millions of Greenpeacers across the globe. Keeping our tradition, Greenpeace ships and our awesome ship’s crew led and witnessed various campaigns throughout the year.
Edge of the World Documentary
This documentary showcases the incredible wildlife of Antarctica and the threats they face. Told through the eDNA and hydrophone science work done onboard the Arctic Sunrise and by the experiences of scientist Kirsten Thompson and logistician Sini Saarela. Filmed on an expedition that was part of the last stage of the Greenpeace ‘Protect The Oceans’ Expedition. Where Greenpeace teamed up with a group of scientists to investigate and document the impacts the climate crisis is already having in Antarctica.