In the action in Rotterdam, the 33 metre-long Greenpeace vessel The Beluga anchored at the entrance of Shell’s section of the port, which houses the Pernis refinery, and activists scaled a large oil tank.
Shell spokesman Marc Potma said in reaction that the company supports groups' right to demonstrate "provided this is done in a safe manner," before adding, "However, that is not the case now. The protesters are illegally on our property [in Rotterdam] where strict safety regulations apply".
Rotterdam Port spokesman Tie Schellekens said there was "barely any" disruption to shipping traffic, but openings to some docks had been blocked, and that "Because of that, two barges are unable to load or unload".
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The Rotterdam...