Activists blocked two more coal ships from entering the Port of Newcastle on Sunday, marking the third ship stopped this weekend during Rising Tide's climate protests. The blockade, ongoing since Thursday at the world’s largest coal port, will continue until Tuesday. Thousands joined the demonstration, with hundreds kayaking in the port. Three activists attached themselves to a coal ship’s anchor chain in a Greenpeace Australia Pacific stunt. Australian musicians Oli and Louis Leimbach from Lime Cordiale, along with Dr Elen O’Donnell, a doctor and Greenpeace activist, boarded the vessel. They displayed a banner saying “Phase out coal and gas” and painted “Timeline now!” on the ship. O’Donnell said, “We are taking action today, alongside thousands of people who have joined Rising Tide’s blockade, to show Australia’s leaders that if the government won’t act, the people will.” She pointed out Australia’s role as the third-largest fossil fuel exporter and the harm caused by coal shipments. The Port Authority of New South Wales confirmed that three ships were blocked and stressed safety is their top priority. Police coordinated with port operations, enforcing a marine exclusion zone approved by the NSW transport minister John Graham. Breaking this zone risks penalties. On Saturday, a separate ship was blocked, and 11 protesters were arrested for breaching the exclusion zone. Rising Tide reported 22 more arrests on Sunday, including two teenagers who were not charged. Charges carry penalties ranging from fines up to jail time under anti-protest laws. Joe Rafalowicz from Greenpeace criticised the Albanese government for approving new coal and gas projects despite international climate commitments. He said, "The Albanese government doubled down on coal and gas – completely at odds with Australia’s obligation and responsibility to address emissions. It’s a joke." Rising Tide demands the federal government cancel new fossil fuel projects, tax fossil fuel profits at 78%, and end coal exports from Newcastle by 2030. Despite protests, seven ships passed through the port on Saturday.