Patrols between Lampedusa and Crete

kwi 17, 2016

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

That’s why we plan to send our crews on yachts to the areas between Lampedusa and Crete. And, as always, we’ll cooperate with local Coastguards and NGO’s engaged in rescue missions.

We want to thank all our private donors to make this mission possible! You let us save many lives out here!

  • Image: National Geographic Staff. Source: Interactive Map on Irregular Migration Routes and Flows in Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean Region (MTM i-Map)