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THREATS FROM THE FAROE ISLANDS

THREATS FROM THE FAROE ISLANDS

July 7, 2023 We have not yet arrived at the Faroe Islands and already the Faroese government is getting all nervous and dramatic in anticipation of our approach. Høgni Hoydal, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign affairs, Industry and Trade said today that the crew of the John Paul DeJoria will be in serious trouble if the ship enters the external maritime jurisdiction.  Wow, serious trouble! How many times have we heard that before? “The Minister of Foreign Affairs…

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Neptune’s Navy – The Way We Were Is What We Continue To Be

Neptune’s Navy – The Way We Were Is What We Continue To Be

July 6, 2023 Commentary by Captain Paul Watson Founder of the Captain Paul Watson and Neptune’s Navy For all those who supported what we once were and wish to continue what we once were, the good news is that the Captain Paul Watson Foundation and Neptune’s Navy is the continuation of our same legacy of the last 45 years. What has been taken from us in a hostile takeover is the name that I created in 1977 and the logos…

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LOFTSSON THREATENS TO SUE THE GOVERNMENT OVER WHALING BAN

LOFTSSON THREATENS TO SUE THE GOVERNMENT OVER WHALING BAN

June 23, 2023 The richest man in Iceland, this whale killing obsessed modern-day Captain Ahab is using all his influence to try and remove the Icelandic Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Svandis Svavarsdottir for her decision to ban whaling for the season. He is trying to overturn her decision and he is trying to secure a five-year permit to continue to kill endangered Fin whales. Loftsson is going to fund, and get his lawyers to help every employee of Hvalur…

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ORCAS AND ICEBERGS

ORCAS AND ICEBERGS

June 14, 2023 Yesterday, while moving through the wonderfully calm waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, we passed a pod of Orcas and an iceberg. We decided to transit through the Gulf of St. Lawrence from Cabot Strait to the Strait of Belle Isle to save time and to avoid bad weather east of Newfoundland. It was not without hassle.  The Canadian Coast Guard harassed us, demanding certificates that we are not required to have and insisting that we…

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Operation Paiakan

Operation Paiakan

June 9, 2023 Day One: 16 hours since departure from NYC. The sea is calm, glassy flat. Saw two whales this morning and a pod of dolphins. The air is still heavy with smoke and it looks like the smoke from the Canadian fires will stay with us offshore at least until past Nova Scotia. All systems are running smoothly. It has been wonderful to smell the sea breeze again, despite the smoke. Did the 8 to 12 watch and…

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