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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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rescuemed Mediterranea Saving Humans @rescuemed ·
27 Apr

🆘 52 vite umane in pericolo nel #Mediterraneo centrale!

@alarm_phone segnala che 52 persone in fuga dalla #Libia si trovano alla deriva a bordo di un’imbarcazione che si sta riempiendo d’acqua.

Le Autorità sono state allertate: serve un urgente intervento di soccorso.

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27 Apr

🆘 Urgent distress in the central Mediterranean!

We were alerted by 52 people in distress off the coast of #Libya. They say they are adrift and report water coming into the boat. We lost contact a few hours ago. Authorities are informed, urgent rescue is needed!

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26 Apr

🆘 In the #WesternMed. We were alerted to 10 people who left #Mostaganem on April 19. Since then we don't have any news and the relatives are very worried. @Salvamentogob has been altered and is searching for them. We demand freedom of movement for everyone!

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