20 October 2006
Raoul - engineer
From: Curaçao
Have you been on a Greenpeace ship before?
Ive been working for Greenpeace for almost 2 years; Ive sailed on the Arctic Sunrise 3 times, this is my second trip on the Esperanza.
How or why did you get involved with Greenpeace?
I was working in a drydock in Curaçao. The Arctic Sunrise came in. Her main engine needed overhauling, and I was asked to do the job. I fell in love with the ship, the first time I set foot on her. Luckily for me the crew liked my work, and I was offered a job.
What was your best experience for Greenpeace so far?
Being part of an action against a nuclear navy submarine base in Brest, France. The Arctic Sunrise was part of an anti-nuclear flotilla of boats outside the base; we broke off to cross an invisible line separating us from it. The rest of the flotilla cheered us on from the other side. The French navy tried to push us back with tugboats, and they had choppers above us but we managed to launch an inflatable and get 2 activists inside the base, although they got arrested almost immediately.
What do you like best about your work on the ship?
The engine room, all the engines have different personalities. My favourite is Brigitte, the main diesel generator; she never gives me the trouble some of the others do!
What is your favourite place on the ship?
The nets, they are perfect for relaxing and looking at the stars, we have great night skies here and masses of shooting stars.
What personal connection do you have with the ocean?
I grew up on an island. The seas are a part of who I am.
Comments
¡Raúl, hola!
Ya era hora de que aparecieras. ¿Cómo va todo ¿Recuerdas cuando nos pusimos la vacuna antitetánica en el Arctic Sunrise? ¿fue Abril, Mayo 2005? ¿Antes o después del cumple de Conchi?
We got one shot an then the 2nd one the month after. The shot I'm missing is the year-after one. So.. is it to late to go to the doctor and get that one or.. shall the whole procedure start again?
I know Conchi is on board so it's easier for you to check that for me, please,pls!
P.S.The "Meet the Crew" page is a bit... funny; people who are on board and are not there, people who disappear and appear again...
Give my regards to Wärtsila! i miss her too.
Posted by: Marta at October 20, 2006 5:51 PM
Hola Guapa!
Soy la medico de a bordo, y te recomiendo que te pongas la vacuna l0 antes posible y que te olvides del asunto por 10 anos. Ah por cierto, el cotilleo que te conte puede que no sea cierto, te escribo y te doy detalles. Besos, te echo de menos.
Conchi y Raoul.
Posted by: Raoul at November 3, 2006 5:08 AM
Muy nerbiyoso mucho macho!
I miss you, Yohena, Conchi, Alex, Paul, Mathijs and the whole crew!
I just got in this morning from Amsterdam and very dead tired.
I'm missing everyone really terribly..
oh and did I mention that I miss you all so much?
Mary Ann
Posted by: Mary Ann at November 22, 2006 6:57 AM
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