24 December 2020 – Yesterday, the Regional Administrative Court of Palermo ordered the referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union of the appeals filed by Sea-Watch against the administrative detentions affecting our vessels, Sea-Watch 3 and Sea-Watch 4. Thus, the Administrative Court of Sicily asks the Court to clarify the doubts raised…
We asked 4 questions to the current crew of the Sea-Watch 4. Denise is on board as cook. For her, sea rescue is an act of solidarity that brings people together who stand up against the deadly politics of Europe. Why are you involved with Sea-Watch? Instead of only talking, I wanted to take action.…
We asked 4 questions to the current crew of the Sea-Watch 4. Matt is on board as AB Seafarer. While he helps to maintain the ship, he makes it clear why your support is equally important. How does a day on board look like? In the morning we have a meeting to make a plan…
We asked 4 questions to the current crew of the Sea-Watch 4. Ambroise is on board as AB Seafarer. He has been involved in search and rescue operations since 2016 and has a clear message to the Italian authorities. Why are you on board of the Sea-Watch 4? I am on board of the Sea-Watch…
Today, on Friday, Sea-Watch has filed an appeal against the blockade of the Sea-Watch 4 at the Administrative Court in Palermo. Italian authorities had blocked the rescue ship after a port state control on 19.09.2020 under flimsy grounds. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at least 20 people drowned this week alone while…
