The crew have reached the SAR area

The Sea-Watch left Lampedusa for its seventh mission on Thursday 17th. The crew reached the SAR area at Friday in the morning and started patrolling right outside the limit of the 24 nm from the Libyan coast. On saturday 19th the sea watch was involved in two rescues. The position communicated by MRCC Rome at…

The Sea-Watch is ready to leave for its 7th patrol in Central Mediterranean

The Sea-Watch is ready to leave for its seventh patrol in the Central Mediterranean. The new crew, including myself, is prepared to leave the harbour in the upcoming days. All depends on weather conditions: the Coast Guard alerted about rough sea until Thursday, when the wind will change. This mission marks the conclusion of the…

The rough weather conditions forced the Sea-Watch to return to Lampedusa

The rough weather conditions forced the Sea-Watch to anticipate its return to Lampedusa after a very successful mission. The ship has been out for five days, of which three in the SAR operational area. During this time they have been constantly involved in search operations and provided assistance to rubber boats by providing life-vests and…

Patrolling outside the limit of the 24nm from the Libyan coast

The Sea-Watch left Lampedusa for its sixth mission. The crew reached the SAR area in the morning and they are now patrolling right outside the limit of the 24 nm from the Libyan coast. Yesterday, Thursday 3 September, while the Sea-Watch was sailing towards the operational area, the Coast Guard has been involved in very…