Sea Shepherd is the only organization in the world that actively enforces the International Whaling Commission ban on whaling . Sea Shepherd remains devoted to protecting the citizens of the oceans for as long as is necessary and needs your help to do so as well. Principles of Operation, Responsibility, and Command Organization Structure Sea Shepherd International is member-supported. The ships are operated by a chain of command. Orders are given from captain to officers to crew.
Field campaigns are under the command of one person.
Operations in the field must be in accordance with the primary principles for Sea Shepherd operations. Every precaution must be taken to ensure that no human life is taken or that any injury will be caused to any human being during an operation. Every crew-member must take personal responsibility for any action taken. Every crew-member must be responsible for any legal or moral consequences of a field action. No crew-member will be required to be involved in any action that is contrary to their moral or philosophical beliefs.