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Tunesia is not a place of safety for people on the move
Why are we refusing to coordinate with Tunisia in maritime emergencies? Tunisia is not a place of safety for refugees! Since 2023, Tunisia’s president has been fueling hatred and incitement against migrants. The arbitrary and unlawful detention of refugees and migrants is widespread in Tunisia and disproportionately affects Black people. Furthermore, this detention takes place
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Solidarity against Detention
We don’t even know the details of our detention yet. How long is it supposed to last? How much is the fine we’re supposed to pay? One thing is already certain: we’re filing an appeal! Our lawyers are already on the case, and our Crew is working to draw attention to this injustice in Lampedusa.
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Detention
The Trotamar III is being prohibited from leaving the port of Lampedusa. We demand its immediate release! After rescuing 18 people, whom we brought ashore on the Italian island on Wednesday, the authorities informed us that the Trotamar III has been detained. They are saying that our crew failed to communicate with the Tunisian coast
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Disembarkation in Lampedusa
This morning, all 18 people were able to disembark in Lampedusa! After taking a big step onto the high ferry pier, they finally have European soil beneath their feet. Their search for a life of safety is probably not over yet, but they have covered a significant portion of the journey. We wish them all
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18 people rescued
Tonight, on Tuesday evening, the crew of the Trotamar III spotted a boat in distress: 18 people on a rubber boat in the Tunisian-Maltese search and rescue zone. Without life jackets, the men were sitting tightly together on a boat, that had already lost air on one side. Our crew swiftly supported them and distributed
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Sailing
As we keep a lookout, we currently have favorable winds for setting our sails! With rising fuel prices, sailing is obviously a good option, but it’s also a complex craft and can be physically demanding. To ensure we’re fully prepared, we need to assess how much energy the crew should devote to sailing. On this
Sailing against fortress Europe
The Wendland sends a Ship!