We ask 3 questions to the shipyard crew of the Sea-Watch 3. Emjay is on board as an electrician. Because the EU lets people die at sea, he helps to get the ship ready for its next mission. What is currently happening on board the Sea-Watch 3? After the politically motivated port state control by…
On 6 November, 2017, the so-called Libyan Coast Guard caused the death of at least 20 people through the violent intervention against a boat in distress. The Sea-Watch 3 is witnessing the incident live at that time and tries to calm down the chaotic situation while dozens of people are already in the water. Our…
Ships are detained, our airplane Moonbird grounded, and our activists are being intimidated. Together with the humanitarian NGOs Doctors Without Borders, Sea-Eye, Mare Liberum, Mediterranea, SMH (Salvamento Marítimo Humanitario), ProActiva Open Arms, Alarm Phone and RESQSHIP we condemn the ongoing criminalization of our work. We stand in solidarity with people on the move. Together we…
The humanitarian situation in the central Mediterranean has become dramatically worse: Although in recent weeks more people have tried to flee from Libya, almost all active sea rescue vessels are currently detained due to absurd allegations. Consequently, there is no civilian sea rescue vessel present in the Mediterranean. Alleged safety deficiencies to prevent rescue…
After a forced break of more than three months due to closed borders and logistical impossibilities in Italy and throughout Europe, the Sea-Watch 3 started its first mission since the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic on June 6th. After one and a half weeks in the central Mediterranean, marked by interceptions and pull-backs in…
