The following blog follows the experiences of the Sea-Watch project, vessel and its crew in their journey from Hamburg to the Mediterranean in order to assist with the rescue of migrants and refugees, is aimed at providing a detailed account of the venture and the challenges faced in an independent and voluntary humanitarian project with aims to save lives at sea.

The Blog is written by Human Rights at Sea Interns who work alongside the Sea-Watch team and have done so since 2015 as part of the maritime charity’s Internship Programme. Human Rights at Sea continues to provide support and advice where requested and is fully supportive of the front line life saving work that Sea-Watch undertakes.