Drillstar: onboard
At dawn today three Greenpeace volunteers began their descent from the 180ft drillstack. The Greenpeace volunteers have maintained their occupation of the JET drillstar for over 24 hrs, successfully preventing it from going to sea to drill for more killer oil.
One of the three volunteer climbers just down from the rig said, "we spent most of yesterday positioned half way up the drillstack determined to prevent the rig from moving to drill for more oil, but as it started to get cold and dark we made our way further up the drillstack to join the six other climbers who had already made a safe warm base."
Four of the volunteer climbers in the high camp hoisted a US flag with 'OIL KILLS' written across it. The US is the biggest contributor to global warming, which is responsible for flooding thousands of homes across Britain and threatens the lives of millions worldwide.
The six remaining volunteer climbers are still in place and will soon make a safe descent from the rig.
The crew of the MV Greenpeace:
Richard Watson- Greenpeace volunteer
Rachael Murray- Greenpeace volunteer
Amber Whitehouse- Greenpeace volunteer
Roy Berry- Radio operator
Madeleine Habib- First Mate
Derek Nicholls- Captain
Bill Martin- Electrician
Huw Williams- Greenpeace volunteer
Rob Gueterbock- Greenpeace climate and energy campaigner
Dan Broadley- Greenpeace volunteer
Martin Stanley- Greenpeace volunteer
RP- Outboard motor mechanic
James Mitchell- Greenpeace volunteer
Clive Strauss- Ship's doctor
Amanda Bjur- Ship's cook
Laura Yates- Climate campaigner
