#CrimesOfMalta: The longest stand-off in the history of the Maltese rescue zone: European authorities deny a port of safety for more than five weeks to a merchant vessel that complied with its duty to rescue. 04.08.2020 – 12.09.2020: Watch The Med – Alarmphone was called by 27 people on board a boat in distress and…
DetailsOn 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…
Details#CrimesOfMalta: Two boats are simultaneously in severe distress in the Maltese rescue zone. While 108 people on one boat are being rescued by a civilian oil tanker, 72 people on the other boat are being pushed back to Libya by the so-called Libyan Coast Guard. 24.07.2020: An inflatable boat with 108 persons as well as…
DetailsWe 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.…
Details#CrimesOfMalta: Malta delays the rescue of 63 people in imminent life-threatening danger by a whole night. 16.07. – 17.07.2020: “We are dying, we are dying! Nobody is helping us, there is just sea! Please help, help, help!” The people on board the boat in distress called the Watch The Med – Alarmphone in panic at…
DetailsWe 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…
Details#CrimesOfMalta: 52 people had to wait several days on a merchant vessel under inhuman and degrading conditions, while neither Italy nor Malta offered a port for safe landing and refused entry into their territorial waters. 03.07. – 07.07.2020: After 52 people had already spent two days at sea, they called the Watch the Med -…
DetailsWe 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…
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