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Japan Launches New Whaling Mother Ship for US$ 48 Million to Keep the Industry in Action as the World Goes on High Alert
On May 21, Japan marked a new chapter in its long history of whaling with the launch of the Kangei Maru, its latest and most advanced whaling factory ship. Departing from the port of Shimonoseki, this impressive vessel, costing $48 million, displays colossal dimensions of 112.6 meters in length by 21 meters in width and weighs approximately 9,299 tons. With a capacity to reach speeds of up to 13,000 kilometers, the Kangei Maru is capable of navigating to the remote waters of Antarctica.
The Kangei Maru, acting as a mother ship, plays a crucial role by receiving the whales captured by smaller vessels, where the meat is processed, checked, and frozen in an onboard processing unit. Hideki Tokoro, president of Kyodo Senpaku, the company that owns the ship, highlighted at the departure ceremony: “We are united to preserve the culture of whaling forever.”
Meet the Largest Whaling Ship at US$ 48 Million
Fin Whaling Plans Are Extremely Concerning: They Are the Second Largest Whale Species on the Planet
This advancement comes after the Japanese government authorized fin whaling on May 9, increasing the number of commercially hunted whale species in Japan to four: minke, sei, Bryde, and fin whales. Global conservation organizations are alarmed by Japan’s decision to expand its whaling activities, interpreting it as a significant setback in efforts to protect these majestic marine mammals.
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“The new fin whaling plans are extremely concerning. They are the second largest species on the planet. Hunting causes immense suffering due to the size of these animals, not to mention the significant time between the first harpoon and death,” stated Nicola Beynon, head of campaigns at Humane Society International (HSI) in Australia.
Adam Peyman, director of wildlife programs at HSI, emphasized: “All whale species face a range of threats in their marine habitats, including climate change, noise pollution, ship strikes, and incidental capture in fisheries. There is no nutritional, scientific, or moral justification for the killing of these ocean giants.”
Japan Resumed Commercial Whaling Under the Guise of Scientific Research
Since leaving the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in 2019, Japan has resumed commercial whaling under the pretext of scientific research. Countries such as Norway, Denmark/Greenland, Iceland, Russia, and Japan have ignored the IWC moratorium, perpetuating whaling.
The recent initiative by Japan to revitalize whaling includes a vigorous public relations campaign aimed at combating “one-sided anti-whaling media.” While some whale populations have shown recovery thanks to the IWC moratorium, many remain threatened by new challenges, such as climate change and pollution. The suffering inflicted on whales during commercial hunts remains a key ethical concern.
With the launch of the Kangei Maru, Japan reaffirms its commitment to the cultural and economic controversy of hunting these giant mammals, even in the face of growing global opposition.
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Precisamos ter alguém que faça alguma coisa contra esses desumanos . Por favor senhores autoridades, salvem nossos mares nossas faunas e floras
Mundo está perdido mesmo
Esses humanóides destruindo nosso planeta onde vamos parar
Espero que esse navio encontre um arciberg
E vá para as profundesas
A humanidade deve se opor a essa atitude absurda. Esse navio deve ser “bombardeado” pela mídia e “perseguido” pelas redes sociais.