The Wendland sends a Ship!
CompassCollective activists support the rescue of refugees in the Mediterranean. Our sailing boat TROTAMAR III is used for three-week observation deployments, during which we document human rights violations, keep an eye out for maritime emergencies and assist in rescue missions by larger (rescue) ships. In an emergency, we rescue.
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Trotamar III is free again!
A victory in court: Our urgent appeal was partially granted, and the Trotamar III has been released after 29 days of detention. Our sailboat was detained on June 30 after rescuing 25 people in the Libyan search and rescue zone for an initial period of 45 days. Unfortunately, the Administrative Court in Agrigento suspended only…
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Detained again for non-Comunication with Libya
Last week, our crew rescued 25 people from a leaking inflatable boat off the coast of Libya. Shortly afterward, the so-called Libyan Coast Guard appeared. We most likely prevented an illegal pushback in violation of international law. After arriving in Lampedusa, our rescue vessel was once again detained by the Italian authorities. The reason given:…
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25 people disembarked
After a long crossing from the Libyan search and rescue region to Lampedusa, Trotamar III finally arrived early this morning: At 3 am, all 25 rescued people were able to step ashore safely. We rescued these people on Monday morning from an unseaworthy rubber boat in which they were adrift at sea without a working…
Unfortunately, we had to cancel the current mission.
Support & Network
We are part of the Justice Fleet and refuse — together with 11 more NGOs — to cooperate with the so-called Libyan Coast Guard.
We support the decentralized network Abolish Frontex, that stands up against the EU border regime.
Thanks to our supporters!
