I assume any and all risks associated with volunteering with SEA SHEPHERD GLOBAL, whether on land, at sea, in port, ashore, or enroute to or from any location or vessel, in any capacity in which I might serve.
I agree that I am volunteering with SEA SHEPHERD entirely upon my own initiative, risk and responsibility. I acknowledge that I am a volunteer, everything I do for SEA SHEPHERD is done as a volunteer, and I expect no wages, payment of any other form of compensation for anything I do for SEA SHEPHERD.
I agree for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, to release, hold harmless, and forever discharge SEA SHEPHERD, its Board members, supporters, vessels, officers and personnel from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, in law, admiralty or equity, on account of my death, or on account of any injury to me or my property, which may occur from any cause whether on land or at sea, in port, ashore, or enroute to or from any location or vessel. I take full responsibility for any negligence by me. I agree that I am fully responsible for payment of all medical expenses and other damages arising if I am injured or become ill while volunteering, whether on or off a SEA SHEPHERD vessel.
I acknowledge and understand completely that activity with SEA SHEPHERD, whether at sea, in port, ashore, or enroute to or from any location or vessel, is inherently dangerous, and cannot be made safe even with the exercise of the greatest degree of care. I further acknowledge that most of the people on the ship will be volunteers who are not professional mariners and who can be expected to make mistakes which may result in injury to me and I will take full responsibility for any injury.
I have read and completely understand the history of the SEA SHEPHERD, including being confronted by armed government forces while the SEA SHEPHERD is in the protection of marine species. I have been fully briefed with written material on how dangerous the SEA SHEPHERD campaigns can be. I have viewed the activities of the SEA SHEPHERD on video and acknowledge that there has been some "glamorization” of SEA SHEPHERD activities, but I took careful note of the actual danger exhibited on the screen. I am ready to put myself in personal danger. I also understand that I am aboard a vessel that possibly carries no insurance policy of any kind.
I understand that once I am onboard the ship I will be briefed on safety and operating procedures (while at sea or in preparation for). Any time I have a question or am uncomfortable, I will address my concerns to an officer of the ship. I agree to follow the orders of the Captain, Officer(s) and/or the Port Manager.
I have read and understand this release.