Greenpeace Activists Climb on K Line Car Carrier

Greenpeace Environmental protesters from Greenpeace have boarded K Lines car carrier Elbe Highway transporting Volkswagen cars from Germany earlier today. The protesters climbed on board the ship at Sheerness in Kent in an attempt to prevent the cars from being unloaded and demanding that they are returned to Germany. In addition, Greenpeace volunteers in kayaks and boats have surrounded the 23,000 tonne ship attempting to block Volkswagen cars entering the UK, Greenpeace said. The protest is taking within the organizations DitchDiesel campaign. Diesel vehicles cause 80% of air pollution on UK streets yet Volkswagen CEO says diesel has a great future, Greenpeace said. World Maritime News Staff; Image Courtesy: Greenpeace