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Greenpeace activists approached the gas platform under construction

Om July 30, 2024, Greenpeace activists approached the gas platform under construction with the 'Sleipnir' by a Dutch energy company around 20 kilometers northwest of the island of Borkum. Around 30 people gathered for a demonstration with inflatable boats, life rafts and kayaks, which has so far not resulted in any further disruptions to operations or impairments to shipping. The Dutch authorities were responsible for the measures on the drilling platform, and they received support from the water police Lower Saxony upon request. Three life rafts that make up a protest camp were manned by two people each throughout the night. The rubber dinghies and kayaks were removed overnight for safety reasons. The Greenpeace activists had set off from Borkum port. According to the company One-Dyas, the m/v "Sea Seraya", which was loaded with building materials, was currently lying idle. The emergency forces from the Lower Saxony water police were on site with boats, but did not intervene. Ships from the Dutch coast guard also accompanied the protest at times. The protest was taking place in Dutch territorial waters. The water police are in close contact with their Dutch counterparts. The water police had been aware of the action since last week. The demonstration was not registered, but was covered by freedom of assembly as long as there was no danger to the participants and they behaved peacefully. For One-Dyas, Greenpeace's protests are acceptable as long as they remained peaceful. The Dutch oil and gas company announced this on July 30. However, One-Dyas complained that Greenpeace's protest action disrupted work on the construction site and that unexpected interruptions could lead to an increased risk of accidents for people, nature and the environment. Report with photo and video: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/Schwimmendes-Protestcamp-Greenpeace-Aktivisten-uebernachten-auf-See,greenpeace790.html

Medevac off Galicia

The SAR helicopter Helimer 402 medevaced a sick crew member from the 'Sleipnir', en route to Rotterdam, more than 300 miles from Galicia on March 15, 2024. The patient was hoisted and taken to Alvedro with a doctor on board at 10:20 p.m. The response was coordinated by the Fisterra Rescue Center, which mobilized the helicopter, based at the Alvedro airport in Coruña, and the Sasemar 102 plane, which operates from the Rosalía de Castro in Santiago. The sailor was transported to Alvedro, where an ambulance was waiting for him and took him to a hospital for further medical care. Video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1768983943099957492