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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…
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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…
Sailing against fortress Europe
The Wendland sends a Ship!