Anahita Babaei and Elissa May Philipps have been convicted by the Reykjavik District Court for breaking into whaling ships as part of their protest against whaling activities in Iceland. In February 2023, both women climbed onto the vessels Hval 8 and Hval 9, owned by Hvals hf., and remained there for over 33 hours. They were charged with breaking and entering and failing to comply with police orders during the incident.

The court's decision resulted in a fine of 200,000 Icelandic krónur for each of the women, although the basis for the judgment has not yet been made public. Initially, there were additional charges related to violations of maritime security laws; however, those charges were dropped after their attorney requested their dismissal, indicating potential legal intricacies in the case.

The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between conservation activism and whaling practices in Iceland, which remains a contentious issue. The outcome of this trial may set a precedent for how similar protests are handled in the future, stressing the balance between lawful protest and maritime regulations.