The Guardian | Shell's Arctic oil rig departs Seattle as 'kayaktivists' warn of disaster The Guardian After a final protest by kayak-paddling activists, Shell's deep-sea oil drilling rig left the port of Seattle on Monday morning, headed for Alaska's Chukchi Sea – and, environmentalists say, towards imminent disaster. Called the Polar Pioneer, the ship ... Kayak protesters detained after trying to stop Shell oil rig 24 arrested trying to block Arctic oil rig's departure 'Kayaktivists' Try to Block Shell Oil Rig Leaving to Drill in Arctic |