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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…
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Searching for boats
We remain in the area of operations, looking for boats in distress. Our most important tool for this are our binoculars. With great concentration, our crew tries to spot small dots on the horizon, which is a major challenge, especially when the sea is rough. This morning we were informed about a boat in distress…
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Sailing to the SAR Zones
We are now ready for our deployment and actively searching for boats in distress! Out on the open sea, the dinghy team practiced all of their maneuvers one more time, as every move has to be perfect in an emergency situation. With that, all training was complete, and the crew was ready to sail into…
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Leaving Licata
he final preparations are complete, the weather is perfect, and this morning the second crew of the year set sail! The departure procedure was discussed, the equipment got checked one final time, and then the Trotamar III left the port of Licata. Now the crew is heading south to Lampedusa. The island is their final…
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Trainings in Licata
Assisting people on the open sea requires precision and good teamwork. To ensure we can prepare thoroughly, we practice first in the harbor basin. Without high waves, we can take more time to refine our procedures and get a feel for how to work together effectively. Skipper Ina makes sure, above all, that communication on…
Sailing against fortress Europe
The Wendland sends a Ship!