We did it!

After 24 hours of constant radio watch and 12 hours of action 40,000 tonnes of contaminated maize is on its way back to the USA.

No violence, no arrests but a very calm and peaceful action. We even managed to get some smiles from the crew as they left the port of Veracruz with all the GE maize still on board.

What a success not just for Greenpeace but for the people of Mexico. We did it for the campesinos. For the future of the children of Mexico. There is a wonderful feeling on board. Many people are tired after spending the day bobbing around in the boats or attached to the anchor chain. It is hard to unwind when your dream has just come true, but we have been playing some international football in the hold to get rid of any remaining energy.

In comparison to the violence that often mars the WTO meetings we were able to illustrate that another way is possible. There was no piracy involved - simply pure professionalism. I am proud of the crew and our behaviour. If violence begets violence then peace fosters peace. This is a day to remember for me in years to come. Non violent direct action against dangerous cargo which worked out. I have been on many an action where this was not the case and people were arrested or hurt, worse the cargo went to land. I am so happy that today no one was hurt, no one arrested and no criminal cargo reached the shores of Mexico's largest port.

Time to smile. One small victory in an ocean of actions, here's to many more to come. Now it is your turn WTO to take some brave action of your own and change your behaviour to consider the little people in the world for we are the ones that make the world go round and round.

"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children" so lets make it the best we can.