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Summary:
Climate change activists in Australia staged a protest near the Port of Newcastle, a major coal export terminal, on November 29, 2025. The protest, involving kayakers, a boat, and swimmers in the shipping channel, forced a coal ship, the Cemtex Leader, to turn back. Eleven arrests were made. While the protest disrupted one vessel’s entry, port operations continued.
News Article:
Climate Protest Shuts Down Coal Ship at Major Australian Port; 11 Arrested
Sydney, Australia – November 29, 2025 – A climate change protest off the coast of Newcastle, Australia, resulted in the arrest of 11 individuals after activists successfully prevented a coal ship from entering one of the country’s largest coal export terminals on Saturday.
The protest, organized by climate activist group Rising Tide, saw kayakers, a small boat, and swimmers enter the shipping channel of the Port of Newcastle, located 170 km north of Sydney. The group stated that their actions forced the coal ship “Cemtex Leader,” scheduled to enter the harbor, to turn around.
“Those arrested were charged with ‘alleged marine-related offences’,” stated New South Wales (NSW) Police.
Rising Tide acknowledged the disruption, stating that they were taking action to highlight the urgent need for climate action in Australia, where coal remains a major export.
A spokesperson for the Port of Newcastle confirmed that one vessel was prevented from entering the port but insisted that overall shipping movements continued according to schedule.
The incident underscores the ongoing debate in Australia regarding climate change policy and the future of its coal industry. Similar protests have occurred in the past, reflecting the growing tension between environmental concerns and the economic importance of coal to the Australian economy.
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