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Preparations in Port
In Licata, our crew is preparing the Trotamar III for the next deployment: We’re tidying up the boat and checking all the rescue equipment. It’s a lot of work, but we’re taking the time to ensure we set out safely. The Trotamar III will soon set sail to help people in distress in the central…
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Our new Crew 3/26
Say hello to our new crew! Maria, Leona, Rob, Marta, and Luki will be joining Skipper Matthias on the next deployment aboard the Trotamar III. Over the next few weeks, they’ll be patrolling the central Mediterranean for distress calls and, whenever possible, assisting and rescuing people in distress at sea. After arriving at our home…
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TROTAMAR III is free again
Our sailing ship, the Trotamar III, is free again! After about two weeks, the detention has ended, and we are once again allowed to sail out to sea. However, this does not mean that all charges against us have been dropped: Since our crew did not notify the Tunisian authorities during a rescue of 18…
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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…
Sailing against fortress Europe
The Wendland sends a Ship!