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Hotline for boatpeople in distress. No rescue, but Alarm.

Safety at Sea

November 28, 2021

Our intention is neither to deter people from attempting to cross, nor to encourage them, but rather to provide objective information and to share experiences about risks, rights, and vital safety measures to take at sea. Please always keep in mind that this information might save your life, but it will not make your journey less dangerous!

For twenty years, the EU has been denying visas to most applicants. Many of them wish to emigrate anyway and attempt to cross the sea clandestinely. This crossing constitutes an offence and is very dangerous.

Video Clips – Safety at Sea – from Autumn 2021

I. Crossing the Sea – general Recommendations
In this video clip we share short and summarising information for sea crossings in the Central Mediterranean area: the need for life vests, enough fuel and drinking water, and a satellite phone, and the need to check the weather report. 

II. How to use a Satellite Phone called Thuraya
As mobile phones are not working in the high sea of the central mediterranean area, a satellite phone – usually called Thuraya – is absolutely necessary to be able to alarm in distress situations. In this video clip we explain the use of this life saving instrument for sea crossing and how to find and send a GPS-position.

The Alarm Phone fights for freedom of movement, for the right to escape and for safe passages so that people can migrate without risking their lives!

You are welcome to spread this information to people who might need it.

Please also find more information at Watch The Med and Welcome to Europe.

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Independent support for people crossing the Mediterranean Sea to the EU | If in distress, call +49 30220119540 or +33 486517161 | media: media@alarmphone.org

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23 May

🆘 on the route from #Algeria to the Balearic Islands! Relatives informed us about 23 people who left #Boumerdes on 20 May, heading to #Spain.
Relatives don’t have news from them. We are all very concerned, where are they? Authorities are informed.

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23 May

🆘 45 people in distress in the Central Med! We alerted authorities about the group who fled #Libya on a boat. They report water coming inside and deflation of the boat. Our last contact was at 4:40am CEST. They are not reachable anymore. Authorities, rescue before it's too late!

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21 May

🆘 5 people stuck on oil platform in the central #Mediterranean!

We are in contact with the group, who is abandoned on the #Didon platform and need urgent medical assistance. They fear a forced return to #Libya. Authorities are informed, a rescue to safety is urgently needed!

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