RNI Pirates

Hitradio RNI (Radio Noordzee Internationaal) was a Dutch offshore radio station that operated in the 1970s. It broadcast from a ship, the Mebo II, anchored in international waters off the Dutch coast. RNI was known for playing pop music and was part of the pirate radio movement, challenging state-monopolized broadcasting. The station faced interference and legal challenges, leading to its closure in 1974 after the Dutch government introduced anti-pirate legislation. It remains a notable part of Dutch radio history.