ARCTIC SUNRISE

Arctic Sunrise seen here berthed at Leith Docks (Scotland) on 23rd May 2007. In the background can be seen the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Arctic Sunrise is chartered to Greenpeace - this from their web site @
http://www.greenpeac...-arctic-sunrise

Former name: Polarbjorn

Type of ship: Sea-going motor yacht

Number of berths: 28
Inflatable boats: 2 Ribs and 2 inflatables
Helicopter capable: Yes

Built: 1975 by AS Vaagen Verft

Gross tonnage: 949 tonnes
L.O.A: 49.62 m
Breadth: 11.50 m
Maximum Draught: 5.30 m

Main engine: MAK 9M452AK 2495 IHP 1619kW
Aux engines: 2 x Deutz BF6M716 208hp (175 kva)
Bow & stern thrusters: 400 hp each

Also this from Wikipedia @
http://en.wikipedia...._Arctic_Sunrise

The MY Arctic Sunrise is an icebreaker operated by Greenpeace.

The vessel was built in 1975. It has a gross tonnage of 949 tonnes, a length of 50 m and a maximum speed of 13 knots. Under the original name of Polarbjorn ("polar bear"), it was used as a sealing ship, until chartered by Greenpeace in 1995.

The Arctic Sunrise has been involved in various campaigns including anti-whaling campaigns in the Southern Ocean. It is registered as a Motor Yacht.

In January 2006 the Arctic Sunrise collided with the Nisshin Maru (a Japanese whaling ship) when the latter was approaching a supply ship. Both ships suffered minor damage.

In early February 2007 the ship was moored in Leith docks, in Edinburgh, however on 23 February 2007, it took part in a blockade of Faslane and was subsequently impounded by the MoD police.