A boat moored in a Norfolk marina could soon be sailing into the path of north Atlantic whaling ships. 

The vessel, named Nemesis, was bought by the Great Yarmouth-born green energy industrialist Dale Vince and given to marine conservation group the Captain Paul Watson Foundation. 

The boat is currently moored at St Olaves Marina where it has been painted and is waiting to be launched. 

It is believed that activists will sail the boat to the north Atlantic this summer with the aim of intercepting boats taking part in whaling.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Nemesis was bought by green industrialist Dale Vince for the Paul Watson Foundation.The Nemesis was bought by green industrialist Dale Vince for the Paul Watson Foundation. (Image: Denise Bradley)READ MORE: Boaters organise protest 'rally' on the Norfolk Broads

Previously, the Paul Watson Foundation, which describes itself as a non-violent direct action organisation, has sent boats to Iceland.

On the group's Facebook page, they have said they are preparing to launch their campaign "Operation Ice Storm" this summer.

Their boats will "confront" whaling ships belonging to Hvalur hf, the sole whaling company remaining in Iceland, where local laws permit the killing of 160 fin whales each year. 

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Paul Watson Foundation, a marine conservation group, is preparing an anti-whaling mission this summer.The Paul Watson Foundation, a marine conservation group, is preparing an anti-whaling mission this summer. (Image: Denise Bradley)READ MORE: Woman horrified to find firework debris strewn across beach

The Paul Watson Foundation, set up in 2022 by the man who shares its name and was a co-founder of Greenpeace, also organises beach cleans around Norfolk.

In February, more than 50 people tidied up Hunstanton beach, where they found plastic bottles, other plastic waste, vapes and items including a shelf from a refrigerator.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Dale Vince, Ecotricity founder.Dale Vince, Ecotricity founder. (Image: Archant)

Last year, Mr Vince announced he will stop funding Just Stop Oil and will instead focus on an anti-Conservative campaign to get the vote out among the younger generation.

The Ecotricity founder, who has donated to both the climate group and Labour, said continued disruption was “pointless” as the government will not change its stance on oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.