Reviews & Ratings for the Seychelles

On April 9, 2022, Greenpeace activists took a stand against fossil fuels by blocking the 'Seychelles Pioneer' in the busy Port of Antwerp. The tanker, which was carrying a significant cargo of diesel, had navigated its way through the North Sea and the Strait of Dover before making its way back towards Antwerp. Upon arriving at the Zandvlietzluis locks around 9 p.m. GMT, the vessel faced an unexpected delay. A group of ten protestors from Greenpeace chained themselves to the drawbridge at the end of the lock, effectively stopping the tanker's movement forward. The action prompted a response from local police, who arrived after several hours to clear the protestors. Despite their intervention, the 'Seychelles Pioneer' remained held in the locks until approximately 5:45 a.m. on April 10, resulting in a delay of roughly nine hours for the vessel's arrival. This protest is part of Greenpeace's ongoing campaign against the use of fossil fuels and highlights the environmental concerns surrounding the shipping industry.