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Daniel Humberto Rizzotti Daniel Humberto Rizzotti (born 3 April 1966) is an Argentine-Australian mariner, ice pilot, environmental campaigner, and master mariner. He is best known for his long career with Greenpeace, where he has served as captain of several campaign vessels, including the Rainbow Warrior, Arctic Sunrise, and SV Oceania. He has participated in environmental and peace campaigns in the Arctic, Antarctic, Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. Early life and education Rizzotti was born in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. He studied maritime disciplines at the National Technological University – Naval School before beginning a professional seafaring career. After leaving the Argentine Navy, he travelled to the United Kingdom, where he first became involved with Greenpeace. Maritime career Rizzotti joined Greenpeace in the 1990s, initially serving as a volunteer aboard Rainbow Warrior II. He subsequently progressed through the ranks as deck officer, chief mate, and eventually captain. Over nearly three decades he has commanded vessels operating in some of the world's most challenging environments, including polar waters. His professional experience includes: Master Mariner. Ice Pilot for Arctic and Antarctic navigation. Expedition leadership. Maritime safety and risk management. Offshore logistics and voyage planning. Environmental campaign operations. Greenpeace campaigns Throughout his Greenpeace career, Rizzotti has taken part in campaigns concerning: Protection of the Southern Ocean. Opposition to offshore oil and gas exploration. Prevention of overfishing. Climate change. Nuclear disarmament. Ocean conservation. Deep-sea mining. Antarctic marine protection. He has sailed extensively in the Arctic and Antarctic and has served as an ice pilot during scientific and environmental expeditions. Arrests and civil disobedience As part of Greenpeace's non-violent direct-action campaigns, Rizzotti has been arrested in several countries, including: Russia (Arctic oil protest, 2013). Spain (anti-war protest near Rota Naval Base). United Kingdom (protest against military deployment). Oceania In 2024, Rizzotti became captain of SV Oceania, Greenpeace Australia Pacific's first campaigning vessel permanently based in the Australia–Pacific region. The vessel supports campaigns on marine conservation, offshore fossil fuel development, industrial fishing, and ocean protection throughout Australia and the Pacific. Personal life Rizzotti lives in New South Wales, Australia, while spending extended periods at sea during Greenpeace campaigns. He was born in Argentina and has maintained close ties with his home province of Tucumán. Selected vessels commanded Rainbow Warrior Rainbow Warrior II Arctic Sunrise SV Oceania Public recognition Rizzotti has been featured in interviews and media coverage concerning Greenpeace's marine campaigns, polar expeditions, and environmental activism, including articles published by Greenpeace Argentina, Greenpeace Australia Pacific, and Argentine national media. References Greenpeace Australia Pacific – SV Oceania crew profile. Greenpeace Argentina – Daniel Rizzotti, el marino tucumano que navegó todos los mares. La Nación – Capitán Frío.
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[edit]Greenpeace Argentina – Daniel Rizzotti, el marino tucumano que navegó todos los mares y comanda el barco de Greenpeace Greenpeace Argentina profile of Daniel Rizzotti This is the most comprehensive biographical profile, covering his early life, maritime career, Greenpeace work, arrests, and ice-pilot experience. Greenpeace Australia Pacific – SV Oceania SV Oceania – Greenpeace Australia Pacific Official page describing Oceania, its mission, and Captain Daniel Rizzotti's role. Greenpeace Australia Pacific – Launch of Oceania Greenpeace launches first dedicated ship in Australia-Pacific region Announcement of Oceania's launch and quotes from Captain Rizzotti. La Nación (Argentina) – "Capitán Frío" Capitán Frío: un tucumano es el experto en hielo de la misión antártica de Greenpeace Independent newspaper profile about Rizzotti's work as an ice pilot in Antarctica. La Nación (Argentina) – Greenpeace protest in Spain (2003) Concluyó el bloqueo de un buque de EE.UU. por parte de Greenpeace Contemporary news report documenting his arrest during the Rota naval base protest. La Nación Magazine – "La vida por el planeta" La vida por el planeta Feature article discussing his career as captain of the Esperanza and Greenpeace campaigns. Greenpeace Australia Pacific – Oceania is launched Oceania is launched: A moment of hope and gratitude Background on the vessel's launch and campaign objectives.