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On May 23, 2013, Greenpeace activists successfully intervened to prevent the cargo ship 'Jan Maria' from docking at the IJmuiden port, raising concerns over potential illegal fish dumping practices. The vessel attempted to navigate past the blockade but was forced to execute several perilous maneuvers before ultimately retreating when confronted by three Greenpeace boats. Following the confrontation, 'Jan Maria' redirected to the Daalimpex quay in Velsen-North. The ship's owner reported a delay of just a few hours due to the protest. In an attempt to draw attention to their cause, activists affixed a large banner to the hull of the ship; however, this effort was thwarted, and one activist tragically fell into the water. Fortunately, he was rescued, but the ship's owner, Parlevliet, decried the actions as reckless. For a detailed report featuring photos and videos, visit: http://www.happynews.nl/2013/05/24/greenpeace-belet-monsterschip-toegang-tot-haven-ijmuiden/

On January 3, the fishing vessel 'Jan Maria' was successfully freed and made its way through the sea lock at Bremerhaven. Prior to its departure, divers worked to remove chains that had hindered the vessel's propeller. Despite the efforts of three swimmers attempting to obstruct the ship's exit early in the morning, the water police intervened and removed them from the water. By the afternoon, 'Jan Maria' was on its way to its designated fishing grounds. For further details and visuals, you can read the German report here: http://www.radiobremen.de/politik/nachrichten/politikfischfanggreenpeace100.html.

On January 2, 2012, the fishing vessel 'Jan Maria' faced an unexpected blockade by Greenpeace activists in Bremerhaven. The protest unfolded in the early hours, with demonstrators pulling a chain through the ship’s propeller to immobilize it. Additionally, several activists secured themselves to the mooring lines, effectively preventing the vessel from setting sail. This action followed a previous protest on December 23, where Greenpeace had voiced concerns regarding the ship's size and its implications for sustainable fishing practices. For more details, you can view the report and images at Radio Bremen's website: http://www.radiobremen.de/politik/nachrichten/politikfischfanggreenpeace100.html.