Vessels of this size swapping paint in a very remote corner of the world is getting serious.
Whatever you might think of Sea Shepherd, they are willing to put the body in.
Nisshin Maru launches 'grenades' at Sea Shepherd: video
***BREAKING NEWS*** OPERATION ZERO TOLERANCE - BOB BOB BARKER RAMMED TWICE
As of 1400 AEDT, the Nisshin Maru is attempting another illegal HFO refuelling operation in Australia's Antarctic Territory, with a massive Japanese Naval Ship, the Shirase, available for backup. The Nisshin Maru has rammed the Bob Barker twice, shoving the ship into the Sun Laurel at 1448 AEDT and 1516 AEDT. The Nisshin Maru threw a flash bang grenade that exploded off the port stern of the Sun Laurel. The three Yushin Maru harpoon ships have been trailing lines and crossing the bows of Sea Shepherd Ships. The Sam Simon and Steve Irwin have had flooding in their engine from the Nisshin Maru's water cannons. The Steve Irwin's water cannons have been engaged, the crew have been instructed not to aim them at any people on the poaching vessels.