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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Anchors up – we are operational
⛵️ Here we go! Our crew has left Lampedusa and is heading towards the central Mediterranean. This means that we are now in the area of operations, keeping watch for boats in distress. ✊ Due to the poor weather conditions, some crew members have struggled with seasickness over the past few days. Overall, however, the…
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Getting ready – final preparation
After busy few days of preparations in the harbour, our crew departed from Licata yesterday and set sail towards Lampedusa in excellent weather conditions. The Thetis II is now anchored in Lampedusa, where the Crew is carrying out the final arrangements: stocking up on fuel, running through procedures again, and conducting final trainings together. Because…
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Preparation in Port
Our six-person crew is currently making thorough preparations in the port of Licata for the planned rotation. This includes, among other things, getting familiar with the new boat, the Thetis II. Life jackets are being checked and sorted, radio communication is being practiced, and the crew is carrying out its first training sessions with the…
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!
