Iceland seizes Paul Watson Foundation's anti-whaling ship and detains its crew(opens in a new tab)
Iceland seized the Paul Watson Foundation’s anti‑whaling vessel and detained its crew, underscoring the country’s role in policing Arctic waters.
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Iceland Seizes Paul Watson Foundation Yacht and Detains Crew After Boarding During Whaling Protest
On July 31 Iceland’s Coast Guard boarded the 65‑metre anti‑whaling yacht Bandero after it ignored orders to leave territorial waters while tracking the whaler Hvalur 9. The vessel was taken to Reykjavík’s Sundahöfn harbour, and its captain along with the rest of the crew were detained as Iceland resumes commercial whaling.
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Google Alert: Arctic Google Alert: Arctic Iceland seizes Paul Watson Foundation's anti-whaling ship and detains its crew(opens in a new tab)
Icelandic authorities seized the Paul Watson Foundation’s vessel Hvalur 9 and detained its crew after a request for assistance was made in Icelandic waters.
AP News Iceland seizes Paul Watson Foundation’s anti-whaling ship and detains its crew(opens in a new tab)
Iceland seized the Paul Watson Foundation’s anti‑whaling ship and detained its crew.
Marine Insight Shipping News Iceland Seizes Paul Watson Foundation Ship After Special Forces Board Vessel During Whaling Protest(opens in a new tab)
Icelandic Coast Guard boarded the anti‑whaling vessel Bandero on July 31 after it failed to leave territorial waters, detaining the captain and escorting the 65‑metre yacht to Reykjavík. The move follows Iceland’s return to commercial whaling, heightening conflict with environmental activists.
Maritime Executive Iceland Seizes Paul Watson Foundation’s Boat as it Tracks Whale Hunt(opens in a new tab)
Icelandic Coast Guard seized Paul Watson Foundation’s vessel Bandero after it ignored orders to leave Iceland’s EEZ while tracking a whaling ship, arresting its captain on July 31 and transferring the case to police prosecutors.
