Five countries of the so-called Christian West have denied the rescue ship Sea-Watch 3, its crew of 22, and their 32 rescued guests any help in finding a port of safety over the Christmas holidays. The ship remains stranded at sea – in yet another political limbo, proving the EU’s blatant reluctance to make even…
Since Friday, 344 people have been rescued within 24 hours by the fleet of the #United4med Alliance, which also includes Sea-Watch. While the Open Arms with 311 people on board is on her way to Spain, the Sea-Watch 3 is still denied a safe port. A simple solution is possible, as more than 30 cities…
As search and rescue organisations, we are grateful that thanks to the initiative of the Socialists and Democrats Group, we were nominated for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. This nomination is acknowledging the vital role which NGOs have played in saving human lives during the past years. Last year alone, NGOs have conducted…
The people on board the fishing vessel Nostra Madre di Loreto are in critical condition. The ships of Mediterranea and Open Arms, on site for several hours, asked Malta for an immediate evacuation of one of the survivors who was at that point already in a state of unconsciousness. At late hour, a Maltese helicopter…
Two ships of the #united4med alliance have set sail despite of rough weather conditions thursday afternoon, to support the Spanish fishing vessel #NuestraMadreLoreto, that had run into difficulties during a storm. The vessel is stuck at sea with 12 people rescued out of maritime distress, for more than a week now, as still no port…
