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
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Tunesia is not a place of safety for people on the move
Why are we refusing to coordinate with Tunisia in maritime emergencies? Tunisia is not a place of safety for refugees! Since 2023, Tunisia’s president has been fueling hatred and incitement against migrants. The arbitrary and unlawful detention of refugees and migrants is widespread in Tunisia and disproportionately affects Black people. Furthermore, this detention takes place
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Solidarity against Detention
We don’t even know the details of our detention yet. How long is it supposed to last? How much is the fine we’re supposed to pay? One thing is already certain: we’re filing an appeal! Our lawyers are already on the case, and our Crew is working to draw attention to this injustice in Lampedusa.
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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
Trotamar III is detained!
… for refusing to communicate with Tunesia.
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!
