The Witness
The Witness is the newest and greenest vessel in the Greenpeace fleet. At 22.5 metres long, it is also the smallest and, due to a lifting keel and rudder, is able to navigate shallow waters that are inaccessible to larger ships.
Built in 2003 in South Africa and previously known as Pelagic Australis, the Witness was launched in Greenpeace colours in 2021 and embarked on its first campaign operations in early 2022 following a green refit, which included improvements such as solar panels, wind turbines and an optimised power management system.
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Tankers change course as Greenpeace blockade of liquified gas terminal ends
After almost 30 hours of blockade in the Zeebrugge gas terminal, Greenpeace Belgium activists have been removed and arrested.
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Ongoing blockade against Putin’s and Trump’s gas at the Zeebrugge terminal in Belgium
Activists from 17 countries have joined a blockade of the Zeebrugge liquified gas terminal, in protest of Europe’s dependence on gas imports from the US and Russia.
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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.
The Pelagic Australis is transformed into SY Witness
During the transfer, the crew received a traditional ceremony in Cape Town harbour to wish the sailing vessel and crew the best of luck. The crew sailed from Cape Town, via the Azores, to Amsterdam in 6 weeks.