Human Rights at Sea is pleased to support the Sea-Watch crew and the project as it undertakes its first foray into the Mediterranean to rescue migrants. DS – Head PhotoThe following Blog of the experiences of the Sea-Watch project, vessel and its crew in their journey from Hamburg to the Mediterranean in order to assist…
DetailsIn recent weeks over 30,000 migrants have attempted to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Lampedusa, Italy. Of that number over 1200 deaths have been reported as a result of overcrowded vessels capsizing under the sheer weight of the passengers on board.
Legal Analysis: UNCLOS and the Duty to Render Assistance Following on from my recent introductory piece about the Sea Watch project, I thought it apposite to briefly address the basis in law upon which the Sea Watch and other vessels sailing in the Mediterranean render assistance to those in distress at sea, and, more to…
DetailsThe Sea-Watch is currently moored at the Port of Brest where she is refuelling and taking on more supplies. The Crew are all well and in high spirits despite the slight delay to the schedule.
n a week that saw the European Commission unveil plans for an EU wide refugee quota system, migration in the Mediterranean continues to divide opinion among Member States.
