An activist vessel operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation collided with a commercial krill harvesting ship in waters off Antarctica, according to reports from multiple sources.

The incident involved the M/V Bandero, which is operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, and a krill trawler fishing vessel. Video footage reportedly captured the moment of the collision between the two ships.

The Captain Paul Watson Foundation is known for its marine conservation activism and has previously engaged in confrontational tactics to disrupt commercial fishing operations they oppose. The organization's vessels have been involved in similar incidents in international waters as part of their conservation campaigns.

Krill harvesting operations in Antarctic waters are regulated by international agreements, as the region's marine ecosystem is considered environmentally sensitive. Commercial krill fishing provides feed for aquaculture operations and nutritional supplements.

The circumstances leading to the collision and any potential damage or injuries from the incident have not been immediately confirmed. Maritime authorities have not yet released details about any investigation into the matter.