Frank - captain
© Greenpeace/Berg
From: The Netherlands
Hi there.
My name is Frank Kamp and I am the captain of the Esperanza, once again.
This will be the 7th time that I go to the Southern Ocean and the 4th time I go to confront the Japanese whaling fleet with their absurd whaling program.
Every year I say "I hope this is the last year we have to go" But the sad fact is that they don't really want to give up. The fact that they come with another new ship also indicates that they have big plans.
The plan for this year is not only to take close to 900 minke whales, but also 50 fin whales and 50 humpback whales.
We are on our way now with a good ship full of good action people, ready to stay out for a very long time. Again we will do our utmost best to prevent whales from being harpooned. I can't promise that no whales will be killed but I am pretty sure the fleet will return home with a lot less whales than they have in mind.
Kind regards.
Frank
Comments
succes kapitein Frank!
Nederland staat achter je! ;)
Posted by: Michiel | November 19, 2007 12:39 AM
on your journey to stop the killing of our whales i wish you god speed and please look out for yourself and your crew you will be in our thoughts and prayers every night...you are in harms way please be careful...we wish we were with you....take care anne & ERIC KELLY
Posted by: eric kelly | November 19, 2007 6:06 AM
Best of Luck to Ya Captain Frank and all of your crew, Send them murdering bastards a big "up yours" from ME!!!!!
Take Care Lee - UK
Posted by: Lee | November 19, 2007 4:36 PM
Hi Frank
Excuse me if I sound ignorant,but why exactly are the Japanese making such an aggressive display of power? What is their political agenda, if any can be determined at this point? Also, thankyou very much for your efforts and committment year after year,when this world is graced with souls such as yourself and your crew, one could almost justify saving humanity!
Posted by: Danielle Marsic | November 20, 2007 1:33 PM
You and your crew are the world’s heroes. I thank you, as do the whales and future generations for all that you do. I shed a tear for the whales lost and their pain and I shed a tear (happy) for all you will save.
Wish i could be on that ship with you all.
Well Done Frank and may you all be safe :-)
Nadeen
Posted by: Nadeen Thorsby | November 21, 2007 1:38 PM
Hi Frank,
Geweldig werk dat je doet! Ik sta helemaal achter je. 2,5 week geleden nog humpbacks gezien. En het houdt me deze week allemaal erg bezig. Ik volg iedere dag de blogs, heb wat petities getekend, wat gedoneerd en iedereen laten weten dat we iets moeten doen om dit te stoppen! Succes
Posted by: Elvera | November 23, 2007 12:44 PM
Hi Captain Frank...,
Just wanting to wish you the best of luck this time out, ...and for my money, I couldn't be more pleased you've been selected to be pushing that rudder. These seem to be confrontational times on our planet, ...and I know I don't have to say this to you, but please be careful out there.
...and just to run this by you (all), I've started a little mini-series on my site for the journey. A 'Meet the Crew' section that I link back to your personal crew pages. I started it off, ...I think appropriately with you, and I'll change the photo and link to another of the crew every few days. I hope you don't mind me doing this, ...and I am of course your humble servant to do as you ask. It's all under the main graphic on my homepage on the right side where the other GP links are.
Take good care Frank, ...keep those kids of yours safe. Wishing you Love and Light in your sails, ...GC
Posted by: Grateful Child | November 30, 2007 5:48 PM
Hey Frank,
First of all, all the best and success!
Good to see that they have a good committed Captain on board the ship and a super crew.
I wish I could be out there with you guys like in the old days but some of us have to stay on land and try to make shipping safe and sound. I am happy to see that more and more people are taking a stand against what Japan is doing and supporting your (our) work.
Best regards to all I know and the rest.
Ulf
Posted by: Ulf 007 Birgander | December 19, 2007 10:14 PM
Hi Frank,
Merry Xmas to all the crew, Hope you are all well. Heard about the humpback whale climb down, you certainly need to keep it up. Hi to Luca and see you all sometime in 2008!
Cheers Dave and Siobhan
Posted by: dave | December 21, 2007 10:07 PM
Aloha Capt.
the sea she's changed,
the roll is upon yea.
every crew member must settle themselves on the goal ahead!
wish you kept the ships log on here so we could read it.
Good luck and thank you
Posted by: Likethewaves3 | December 27, 2007 7:01 AM
Good luck Captain Frank. May you and your crew return home safe and successful.
Posted by: eeyorn | January 11, 2008 12:41 PM
at last you MEAT them. good luck, stay safe and have some fun
Posted by: sarah | January 11, 2008 11:42 PM
The whole world is watching the events unfold thanks to your webcam ... please keep yourself and the crew safe so you can continue to protect the planet for future generations
be safe
Posted by: Steve | January 13, 2008 12:15 PM
Konnichi-wa Furanku-san! Well done in finding them and good luck with the pursuit. J
Posted by: John M | January 14, 2008 11:44 AM
Howzit Capt.Frank
Just to wish you and the crew compliments of the season and what a sterling job you guy's are all doing.
Is it not possible tohave live stream webcam of the ocean your in.
Regards
Posted by: Eric | January 18, 2008 8:56 AM
Hiya Frank,
Just a question if i may?
i know you cant give too much away re fuel etc but are you going to be able to stay down there in the fight against the whalers for much longer??
Im hoping so as it seems they are gearing up towards resuming their murderous "science".... please stick with them Frank as long as you can....
Posted by: Steve | January 23, 2008 4:09 AM
Jake, I commend you guys for what you are doing. I do have a question for you or your engineers though. I see that you recently had to refuel. How much fuel per day does your vessel use while chasing these whalers?
Posted by: Jake | January 30, 2008 9:57 AM
Captain Frank, and all the crew in the Espy, Im in awe of you and what you do to save the lives of such beautiful, harmless sea creatures. Wish I could be a part of what you do but I dont have sea leggs. I just dont understand the japanese, they kill these beautiful animals, claiming it to be research. When I watched a doco last year that told of the japanese dislike for whale meat, it also said there were literally tonnes of rotting whale meat thrown away annually, please tell me what they really want it for then?
GO YOU GOOD THINGS, give the japanese whalers hell! They deserve it, and they will get it, sooner or later. Karma works in mysterious ways.
You awesome people out there, go with the love of us all who want to see your efforts made such successes. You have already wasted a lot of the japanese companies' time and money, and saved so many whales in the meantime. You have such huge support all around the world, and your courage inspires us all.
Go with love, and be safe out there.
Susanne
Posted by: Susanne Cheekyface | February 1, 2008 7:17 AM