Shell arctic oil rig leaves Seattle, met by protesters
Michael Konopasek and Travis Pittman, KING 5 News: 15 June 2015
SEATTLE – The Shell Oil arctic drilling rig Polar Pioneer headed out of Seattle Monday on its way to Alaska but not before an attempted blockade by protesters in kayaks.
Greenpeace says the Coast Guard took thirteen protesters into custody including Seattle City Councilman Mike O’Brien. Seattle City Hall says O’Brien was booked and fined $250.
The Polar Pioneer undocked from Terminal 5 at 6 a.m., pulled by tug boats.
Protesters sent out an alert Sunday night to supporters to block the departure.