Search & Rescue patrols between Lampedusa and Crete

Migration route changes

Before April 4th, most migrants have been crossing the Mediterranean Sea from Turkey to one of the closest Greek Islands. However, after the EU-Turkey agreement, more and more choose other routes to get across the sea – not only to Greece but also to Malta and Italy. Some groups are trying to cross the Mediterranean also between Tunisia and Egypt. Distances on these routes are longer, and the sea is more dangerous for unseaworthy boats and pontoons.

Our reaction: new patrol routes

That’s why we plan to send our crew on yachts, among others, to the areas between Lampedusa and Crete, where, as always, we’ll cooperate closely with local authorities, coastguards and NGOs engaged in the local rescue missions.

We want to thank all our donors for making our search & rescue and support missions possible!