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.
Where to meet us
News
-
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
-
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
-
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
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.