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00:00The Japanese government has officially ended the hunt.
00:17The Minister of Fisheries decided today to recall the fleet due to the continuous harassment by Sea Shepherd.
00:26He even mentions our name in the press release. Fantastic!
00:30We had apparently defeated them. That was a very emotional moment for me. I'll never forget it.
00:50Hopefully, this is the end of seven years of our presence here.
00:54I think that in this century we will succeed in consigning whaling to the dustbin of history,
00:59because it's outdated, unnecessary, and barbaric. Thank you for being there. Thank you for the success.
01:13Nishinmaru, this is the Bob Barker. Thank you for your cooperation and leaving the whale sanctuary.
01:19We will never give up and will not accept compromise.
01:23And we will never give up.
01:35A lot going on here.
01:37Can you see something?
01:39Yes, I am in port.
01:42Is the police following here?
01:44No.
01:45Can you tell if they are working on board?
01:49Yes, they are getting ready.
01:52We continue to monitor them.
02:02The Japanese whaling fleet has once again set out for the Southern Ocean.
02:08She receives money from Japan's earthquake relief fund.
02:14Last season had to be ended early due to Sea Shepherd's actions.
02:19The Japanese whaling fleet is a very good whaling fleet.
02:20The Japanese whaling fleet's departure for the Southern Ocean again comes as a complete surprise to the members of Sea Shepherd.
02:33It was discouraging. I was truly shocked.
02:42We have no business being down there.
02:50I never wanted to return. But unfortunately, they left us no other choice.
02:54I think the Japanese fleet is now out for revenge.
03:03Last season we really humiliated them.
03:06Therefore, they will certainly appear very aggressive.
03:11And I don't know what they did with all that money.
03:14The Sea Shepherds are suspending all other campaigns to prepare for the fight against the whalers in the Southern Ocean.
03:29All teams must go.
03:31Preparations for the mission usually take four months.
03:44This time the Sea Shepherds only have a few days left.
03:47We've been thrown into the deep end and have to hurry to get the ship afloat in time.
04:06We had hoped that whaling in the Southern Ocean would end once and for all.
04:09But now they are coming back even stronger.
04:19And the whalers will be more aggressive than ever before.
04:30This time it will be extremely difficult.
04:32Our opponent has invested a lot of money and will do everything in his power to stop us.
04:35But we have always been David fighting Goliath.
04:39The world is a vampire
04:46Set to rotate
04:51Secret destroyers
04:55Hold you up to the flames
04:59And what do I get
05:03For my pain
05:06In spite of my rage
05:11Are you still just ready to pay
05:13In spite of my rage
05:16Are you still just ready to pay
05:19After seven years, the Sea Shepherds celebrated their triumph over the Japanese whaling fleet.
05:41But now it becomes clear that it was only a temporary victory.
05:44They must once again face the dangers in the Southern Ocean if they want to prevent further bloodshed.
05:50Environmentalists believe that Japanese whalers are violating the international whaling ban.
06:05They, in turn, claim they are only collecting samples for scientific purposes. Both parties feel they are justified.
06:11It's best if we continue for another 30 nautical miles. If someone is following us, it will look like we're heading directly south.
06:24This year, the Sea Shepherds' opponents are better prepared than ever before.
06:32The Japanese fleet has received $29 million from the tsunami relief fund to ensure the success of the whaling season.
06:40That is ten times more than the Sea Shepherds have available during the entire campaign.
06:45Nobody knows how the whalers used the money.
06:48They could have armed security personnel on board and perhaps even a helicopter.
06:56They may try to board or damage our ship.
07:01We don't know how far they will go.
07:07The Japanese fleet has always been very aggressive. How should we respond?
07:18They seem to be passing the Philippines.
07:22We'd like to intercept them before they kill a single forest. That's our goal.
07:30Captain Paul Watson wants to put everything on the line and trust his gut feeling.
07:36If the plan works, the Sea Shepherds could stop the fleet before the whalers reach the fishing grounds.
07:48In recent years, the Japanese whaling fleet has consistently taken the route via the east coast of Australia towards the Otherarctic.
07:55But Watson suspects that this time they are traveling to the fishing area via Indonesia to avoid encountering the environmentalists.
08:03Between the islands of Bali and Lombok lies the so-called Lombok Strait.
08:08A strait that is only 13 kilometers wide at its narrowest point.
08:13The ideal place to ambush the whalers.
08:15Going north is a big risk.
08:23If Watson is mistaken, two ships in the Sea Shepherd fleet will be out of action.
08:28And the whalers can go about their work in peace 2,500 kilometers away.
08:36We're driving into a vast area. And if they escape us, we have no clue as to which direction they went.
08:45The Steve Irwin will leave the harbor heading south so that any observers will think it is heading directly to the Southern Ocean.
08:53Shortly afterwards, however, she will head towards Indonesia.
08:56The fast trimaran, the Brigitte Bardot, will go ahead and begin searching for the whaling fleet.
09:02This ship is better suited for fast maneuvers than the Bob Barker and the Steve Irwin.
09:14Last year, John Rennickel was first officer. This time, Paul Watson appointed him as captain.
09:20Rennickel has gained a lot of experience in South Africa, but he has never been in charge of a ship in the Southern Ocean.
09:26Our task is to find the fleet and keep an eye on it until the other ships arrive.
09:39The mission is dangerous. We have to be prepared for anything to ensure no one gets hurt.
09:45The whaling fleet has become increasingly aggressive over the years. In an emergency, this ship would sink very quickly.
09:57The whalers are no longer as easy to see through as they were in the past.
10:00And there is a possibility that people will lose their lives in this operation.
10:04If the two Sea Shepherd ships miss the fleet south of Indonesia, their third ship, the Bob Barker, will still be available to take up the fight against the whalers.
10:19The icebreaker sails directly south to the fishing grounds.
10:22We're going that way. The other two are coming here.
10:31Alex Cornelison is the captain again this year.
10:35We'll turn 180 degrees right away, then everyone will think we're going south.
10:42He also considers how the whalers will use their generous budget.
10:46I don't know. They could send their own fleet down just to observe us.
10:53We have to be prepared for anything this year.
11:00The authorities of New Zealand, Australia, the USA and the Netherlands have warned the whalers and the Sea Shepherds to be careful.
11:08But I think the violence will escalate completely this year. It will certainly be the most difficult operation we've ever had.
11:162,500 kilometers further north, the Brigitte Bardot takes up position on the Lombok Strait.
11:28The crew has been looking for the whalers for hours.
11:35We're looking for a needle in a haystack, but if we catch it here, it would be an incredible year.
11:42The whalers had $29 million at their disposal.
11:46The Sea Shepherds' budget is only a fraction of that.
11:50Until now, the whalers have always deployed one security ship and three harpoon ships.
11:55They kill the whales and take them to the Nishinmaru, the fleet's factory ship.
12:00Only if the environmentalists find the mothership do they have a chance of bringing their overwhelming opponent to its knees.
12:11In recent years, the fishing season ended as soon as the Sea Shepherds followed behind the Nishinmaru.
12:16What is that?
12:42That's big.
12:48Gigantic.
12:51Hopefully it's the Nishinmaru.
12:54The size and speed of the object would match the whaling fleet's factory ship.
12:58Our main destination is the Nishinmaru.
13:02If we find them here, we could stop them before they start hunting.
13:07The pressure is definitely there.
13:09It's getting faster, over 15 knots.
13:19Do you see something?
13:21There!
13:27As soon as a large dot appears, you ask yourself, have we found the fleet?
13:32Discovering them so early would be amazing.
13:34That would be great.
13:39A container ship.
13:43Clearly a cargo ship.
13:50When we got close enough, we could see that it was a container ship.
13:54Now, of course, everyone is a little disappointed, but the mission has only just begun.
13:59I hope we find them within the next week.
14:012500 kilometers further south, the Bob Barker reaches the fishing grounds in Antarctica.
14:16This place used to be teeming with whales.
14:18But today the crew is searching in vain for the animals they want to protect.
14:22And they claim there are tons of whales here.
14:28There used to be many.
14:30Yes, thousands. But right now we're seeing zero.
14:33The Japanese fleet's catch quota is 1,035 whales, including 50 humpback whales.
14:51They have been mercilessly hunted in recent years, so that their population has declined to 10 to 20 percent.
14:57Today, it is estimated that there are only 5,000 to 7,000 animals left worldwide.
15:08The crew of the Brigitte Bardot is still searching for the factory ship.
15:20There are three chimneys on the horizon at 100 degrees.
15:23Real?
15:35It's a whale.
15:39You can see the blow.
15:44These are two whales.
15:50Or even more.
15:53And these guys might be killing some right now.
16:04So far in Lorden?
16:06We are in international waters.
16:14We are here to save whales.
16:18I wish everyone in the world would stand up for them the way we do.
16:23The Barker will remain in whaling territory until further notice.
16:30The Bardot continues to search north for the Japanese fleet.
16:34And the Steve Irwin is positioning itself at the strait.
16:43The crew must carry out urgently needed repairs and inspections on the ship.
16:47Not that anything is wrapped around the screws.
16:55Due to the hasty departure, the security checks were neglected.
16:59However, damage to the rudder or propellers can quickly lead to disaster in Antarctica.
17:06Therefore, the checks must now be carried out.
17:08Nice day for swimming.
17:14Peter Brown is back on board the Steve Irwin.
17:18During a previous mission, he had to leave the ship in the middle of the campaign because a mutiny almost broke out.
17:24I was fired as first officer. Now I'm second officer. This is my old cabin.
17:33Whatever. I'm willing to die to stop those guys from killing whales.
17:41Pablo accompanies professional diver James Brooke during the inspection.
17:46They want to see if the rudder was damaged in the ice last year.
17:49It's risky when the ship moves like that. You can easily get hit on the head.
17:58Chad Halstead will transport the divers to their deployment site using the Delta.
18:07This year is different from the last few times. We didn't have time to repair the ship in port.
18:12The repair work is not without danger. James and Pablo have to dive directly under the ship's massive propeller.
18:33The sea moves the 1000-ton ship dangerously up and down.
18:49The two men therefore cling to the oar to avoid being hit.
18:53Diving under such a propeller in the open sea is extremely dangerous. You could easily bump into something.
19:05Delta, the divers are in trouble. Please report.
19:24The boat won't start.
19:34You need help.
19:38The divers are in danger of being swept away by the strong current. Every second counts.
19:44The stern crashed into the water right above them. Perhaps someone was injured.
19:48You have to get her. The engine is dead.
19:58Shit.
20:00Then finish the other boat.
20:05What's up?
20:06They drift away.
20:14Halstead finally manages to start the dinghy's engine.
20:18Now he can come to the aid of his teammates.
20:26When divers are in trouble and you can't see them, you are helpless.
20:31A hundred things go through your head.
20:33100 things going through my head.
20:34The divers in trouble are in trouble, those who are in trouble.
21:04You underestimated the danger.
21:08It was pretty rough down there. The ship was moving violently, and the current was also quite strong.
21:16It pulled us down, and then the 1,000-ton ship came toward us. It's pretty scary.
21:21The crew now has to continue sailing without knowing whether the propeller is damaged.
21:2980 kilometers further north, environmentalists on the Brigitte Bardot continue to search the area around the strait for the whaling fleet.
21:41We want to find the fleet, but not be detected by their radar.
21:56The best thing would be if we found the Nishinmaru directly.
21:58We're looking for the Nishinmaru. If we get that, the season will be over.
22:10There's something, 19 kilometers away.
22:23We can't get too close.
22:25The ship on the radar is heading south. It could be the factory ship or a new ship in the whaling fleet.
22:32We have something on our radar. No visual contact yet, but we don't want to get too close.
22:47Stay tuned and watch them on the radar.
22:53It's moving south. This isn't the usual shipping route. Very promising.
22:59The new first officer of the Steve Irwin asks Paul Watson how the crew should proceed.
23:08Should they take a look at the ship or should Gary fly there first?
23:15Send Gary out.
23:18I guess the fleet is very close. The helicopter can find the ships without being detected.
23:26And he is much faster than us.
23:29I'm trying to define a search area for you. They're probably driving this way.
23:39Sid Chakravarti discusses the reconnaissance flight with pilot Gary Dukes.
23:44The area is 250 nautical miles wide and then another 125 miles to the north and back again.
23:52What is the maximum distance you can fly at one time?
24:0470 nautical miles.
24:05And how long? Four hours?
24:12No, three at most.
24:18Then just fly 70 nautical miles each time and then come back.
24:22You can take breaks in between and start again afterwards.
24:25You'll see that for yourself.
24:33It can fly for three hours. Of course, we'd like it to stay in the air longer.
24:41The helicopter should take off to avoid the risk of Brigitte Bardot revealing her position.
24:47The Japanese fleet set sail for the Southern Ocean completely unexpectedly.
24:57Therefore, long-time helicopter pilot Chris Altman could not come to Antarctica.
25:02Instead, Gary Dukes is on board.
25:04He has 37 years of flying experience, but in this environment he is a complete novice.
25:09Chris is a real rock star here.
25:17There are very few pilots with this experience.
25:22Chris was only able to assist Gary for one day before the mission.
25:27I gave him some tips and tried to explain to him how things work out there.
25:34But basically, you can't prepare anyone for this job.
25:39Gary must now try to identify the ships before they disappear from the radar again.
25:51But unfortunately, the conditions for its first flight are anything but ideal.
25:57The weather here can change within minutes.
26:01Do you think this will work with the sea conditions?
26:13It might be gentler going the other way.
26:16Looks good after all.
26:19Did Chris start in such conditions?
26:22It is only sensible to think about the dangers.
26:29But I don't want to disappoint anyone either.
26:35They're getting higher and higher.
26:39Yes, it's pretty intense.
26:45Paul, we know what it looks like.
26:48The helicopter takes off.
26:49Roger that.
26:53Gary flies his first mission in 16 knots of wind.
27:02He is having trouble getting enough lift for a safe takeoff.
27:06The waves were crazy.
27:16And if the ship moves like that, it can be fatal.
27:32He has problems.
27:34Not good.
27:34Down.
27:44Quite often.
27:49I think we're spoiled by Chris.
27:52He always makes it look so easy.
27:55But that's not it.
27:55But that's not it.
27:57With the failed launch, Gary doesn't exactly make the best first impression on the crew.
28:05Paul Watson has to send the Brigitte Bardot instead of the helicopter to identify the ship 50 kilometers away.
28:11He made some strange maneuvers.
28:16We fell back a bit and they slowed down too.
28:20Then you start to think about what they're up to.
28:24But you can't say anything for sure until you have visual contact.
28:28Only then can the ship be clearly identified.
28:31The Bardot approaches cautiously.
28:39The crew hopes it is the factory ship.
28:42However, if it is an escort ship of the fleet, this could cause their plan to fail.
28:46Do you see it?
29:04This is a Yushin.
29:12Cool, then it'll start soon.
29:13We just discovered one of the Yushins.
29:19The environmentalists have found a harpoon boat.
29:22The only problem is that the whalers also saw Brigitte Bardot.
29:29Sid, this is Jono.
29:31The target has stopped.
29:33It's clearly one of the Yushins.
29:38Now our cover has definitely been blown.
29:43The plan to intercept the whalers in the north only partially worked.
29:48The crew of the harpoon ship has most likely already informed the factory ship about the position of the Sea Shepherds.
29:58Now we have to think about what our next step is.
30:02They must be watching us because we're heading towards the fleet.
30:05You have to step on the gas and get off the radar.
30:12Do you have them?
30:13Yes, but they stopped.
30:18Now it will certainly be more difficult to find the Nishin Maru.
30:20The Bardot was discovered by a Yushin.
30:28In this area.
30:31Then in that direction.
30:33You have to get off their radar.
30:38You have to pass the harpoon ships to get to the Nishin Maru.
30:43It's exciting when you spot something on your radar.
30:53But now we need to get as far away from the Yushin Maru as possible so we can reach the Nishin Maru before it changes course.
30:59The Yushin is hot on the Bardot's heels. Time to test the equipment for an emergency.
31:17We'll get our toys ready in case things get serious with the whalers.
31:22The run must always be outside the boat.
31:39Just press the button there.
31:44Ideally at a 45-degree angle. Let's get started.
31:52This is our famous potato cannon. It can reach a distance of almost 200 meters.
32:07If we shoot butyric acid into their ventilation system, they'll have to deal with the smell for a long time.
32:22Peter Hammerstedt calls a crew meeting to inform everyone about the latest events.
32:33So, this morning Brigitte Bardot spotted the Yushin Maru.
32:38This is one of three harpoon ships deployed for this whaling season.
32:44The Nishin Maru is always in close proximity to these ships.
32:47We assume it is within 80 kilometers.
32:59We've never spotted the fleet this early before. Nor have we ever been this far north.
33:07This is my first campaign, but we are of course benefiting from previous missions.
33:13Last year, they only achieved 17 percent of their catch quota. Maybe this time we can achieve 0 percent.
33:20A group of determined people can stop anything.
33:26We're just a small organization. But the main thing is to keep the pressure on. And that's exactly what we're doing.
33:32Hopefully we will find the Nishin Maru soon.
33:38The whaling fleet usually stays close together. And the harpoon ships have always been close to the Nishin Maru.
33:49This year, it's all about the big game. The Japanese whaling fleet's budget is $29 million.
33:57We, on the other hand, don't have any more money at our disposal than last year. And our experience has shown that every mission is more dangerous than the last.
34:09Yushin is following you now?
34:11At the moment it is not clear who is following whom.
34:13Is this still the same ship? Are you sure?
34:27Yes, now they are following us.
34:31The harpoon ship never lets the Bardot out of its sight.
34:34Although the whalers now know their position, the conservationists are heading north towards Indonesia to search for the Nishin Maru.
34:41The crew hopes to find the factory ship with the faster Brigitte Bardot before it changes course.
34:48It would be good if we were no longer on their radar.
34:52With a Yushin in tow, finding the Nishin Maru will be extremely difficult.
34:59Every minute counts. Because the factory ship will attempt to disappear into the vastness of the Southern Ocean.
35:07They step on the gas.
35:08Eleven knots.
35:11We expect them to attack us.
35:16The Sea Shepherds suspect that the Yushin Maru is protecting the factory ship, which is located nearby.
35:25I don't know what they're carrying on the Yushin. We need to keep a cool head right now, or someone might get hurt.
35:33Looks like they're coming closer. If they attack us, we'll defend our ship.
35:40Let me know if you want us to throw out some lines to get rid of these guys.
35:54Tempting. But then we fall back again.
35:56Brigitte Bardot tries to escape to the north.
36:03Captain Renneckel relies on the trimaran’s speed advantage over the harpoon ship.
36:08Only if they shake off their companion can they find the factory ship.
36:11The Yushin follows us and reports our position to the factory ship.
36:18We have now changed course and are heading north at full speed.
36:23They seem to be pushing on it too, but we're slowly pulling away.
36:27Hopefully we'll be off their radar soon, then we can do what we want again.
36:37Now they have completely fallen behind.
36:41Finally.
36:48We have changed our course and are now heading north and then west.
36:53Looks like we've lost the Yushin.
36:57Now we have to make sure that we continue to increase the gap.
37:00And then we wait for instructions from the Steve Irwin on how to proceed.
37:05But we are definitely back in the race.
37:11There is a strong signal, about 65 kilometers away.
37:32Looks big.
37:34That's huge.
37:47We just spotted something very big on the radar.
37:51Very promising.
37:52Here's something else.
38:00But why are there two?
38:02The Shonan is larger.
38:06Maybe a tanker.
38:10There's something else.
38:11Now we have three ships.
38:13One more thing.
38:20That's the whole fleet.
38:25The Japanese whaling ships always sail south in close proximity.
38:31Now we have four objects on the radar.
38:33So the fleet could well be on its way to the Southern Ocean.
38:36Here we go.
38:46Can you repeat that?
38:48Give me the position.
38:53And you're going south?
38:56Good job.
38:59We have them.
39:00We have them.
39:01The Badeau found one big one and three small ones.
39:21They could be.
39:22That's them.
39:25Should they take a look at it?
39:27Yes.
39:28Then we can't lose them anymore.
39:31The Bob Barker is waiting further west.
39:36Should she go too or do we wait until Gary has visual contact?
39:40Let's find them first.
39:44No idea what they're up to.
39:46But you must not allow yourself to be intimidated.
39:53The good news spreads quickly throughout all the Sea Shepherd ships.
39:57You are now at about 35 degrees latitude.
40:04There is no visual contact yet, but the helicopter will take off in the next 20 minutes.
40:08And then the Steve Irwin will also go there.
40:12We will soon find out whether we should head north or wait here.
40:16But we'll get started soon.
40:17The conditions for the helicopter are now much better.
40:29Gary will attempt a second start.
40:32He can reach the fleet faster than Brigitte Bardot.
40:35If you find the Nishinmaru and they don't detect you, you might as well see how many ships are accompanying them.
40:45Then we know what to expect.
40:46I'm definitely excited. But there's nothing I can do right now. Now it's up to Gary.
41:00If one of the objects on the radar is the factory ship, the Sea Shepherds could end the whaling season before it even begins.
41:08The helicopter should have visual contact in a few minutes.
41:17They will either try to stop us or give up and go home.
41:24Gary is flying exactly to the coordinates he gave us. Just keep pushing.
41:33The ships are less than 80 kilometers away.
41:36If it really is the whaling fleet, it could be the most successful season ever for environmentalists.
41:45Our goal is always a zero catch rate. But every whale saved is a success.
41:51How far is the helicopter?
41:52Helicopter Bridge, do you copy?
42:02Helicopter Bridge, go ahead.
42:06They're less than 15 kilometers away. The ship is a decent size.
42:13How did it end?
42:15A decent size.
42:17What size?
42:19Decent size, 15 kilometers away.
42:21This is the niche.
42:22That's the niche.
42:24Yes, Roger, there.
42:25Standby.
42:27Yes, I have them.
42:29Oh, ***.
42:30We have the niche.
42:34About 8 kilometers away.
42:39Are you ready on deck?
42:41Yes, they are on standby.
42:42We will hinder their work and perhaps we can disrupt them before they kill the first whale.
42:50The Brigitte Bardot hurries to catch up with the fleet.
42:56The crew wants to start disrupting the whalers' work as soon as possible.
43:01I won't stop until they stop killing whales.
43:04But the environmentalists know that their opponent is far superior to them.
43:08They can also send their largest warship.
43:15We continue.
43:16All I care about is saving these whales.
43:28In this season.
43:31With 30 million, a lot is possible.
43:35We are absolutely inferior.
43:38Their ships can cut us in two.
43:42Our problem is not just our enemy.
43:47But also the fact that we are in the most hostile environment on the planet.
43:52And alone.
44:01The boom is broken.
44:04Get out of here!
44:05We could board the ship.
44:12We have three people on the Shonan Maru.
44:18You underestimate us.
44:24We won't give up until they sink our ship.
44:26We make ourselves.
44:46We are each other.
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