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Back in Licata
We’re back in the port of Licata. An intense deployment has come to an end. Over the past few weeks, Martino, Nora, Laura, Mo, Loren and skipper Ina have been preparing, training and searching for people in distress at sea. This was our first time operating with the Thetis II, which made the preparation phase…
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Sailing and Searching
Our crew has made its way south to keep looking for boats in distress off the coast of Tunisia. While spending a lot of time on deck with binoculars, the wind was in our favor: The Thetis II was able to sail a large part of the journey without using the engine. On Tuesday, @alarmphone…
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Anchors up – we are operational
Here we go! Our crew has left Lampedusa and is heading towards the central Mediterranean. This means that we are now in the area of operations, keeping watch for boats in distress. Due to the poor weather conditions, some crew members have struggled with seasickness over the past few days. Overall, however, the mood on…
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Getting ready – final preparation
After busy few days of preparations in the harbour, our crew departed from Licata yesterday and set sail towards Lampedusa in excellent weather conditions. The Thetis II is now anchored in Lampedusa, where the Crew is carrying out the final arrangements: stocking up on fuel, running through procedures again, and conducting final trainings together. Because…
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Preparation in Port
Our six-person crew is currently making thorough preparations in the port of Licata for the planned rotation. This includes, among other things, getting familiar with the new boat, the Thetis II. Life jackets are being checked and sorted, radio communication is being practiced, and the crew is carrying out its first training sessions with the…
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Welcome to our new Crew 4/26
Our new crew has arrived in Licata. Martino, Nora, Laura, Mo, Loren and our skipper Ina will soon be setting off on our fourth rotation of the year. Please give them a very warm welcome! Immediately after arriving, a particularly intensive period of preparation begins, as this will be the very first time that we…
Sailing against fortress Europe
The Wendland sends a Ship!