The Polar Pioneer has a Twitter Account

The highly controversial Shell oil rig rolled into town, and it has a few things to say

PHOTO CREDIT: BACKBONE CAMPAIGN

First published on Seattle Magazine By: Cassady Coulter

Posted May 15, 2015

Yesterday, the highly controversial Shell oil rig, Polar Pioneer, made its entrance into Elliott Bay from Port Angeles. The Associated Press reports it was met with protesting kayakers in Elliott Bay along with many activists on dry land as it lumbered into the Port of Seattle. A second rig, dubbed the Noble Discoverer, is also expected to make its way to Elliott Bay.

Shell reached an agreement with Foss Maritime that will allow the drilling fleet to reside in the Port of Seattle’s terminal 5 for the summer. The City of Seattle and the Port of Seattle have both voiced objections to the rig. And many Seattle citizens have shown their disapproval through protests and vehement opposition to Arctic drilling practices.

Now, the Polar Pioneer is speaking for itself–through its own parody Twitter account. And unsurprisingly, the giant rig is outspoken as ever and intent to #destroyallhumans. Take a look: