Open Ship 2024
SOS Humanity will open their search and rescue ship Humanity 1 to the public from 2 to 11 September in the port of Syracuse, Sicily. The open deck areas will be freely accessible for visitors, supporters and journalists every day from 10am – 6pm. There will be special events such as guided tours and a panel discussion.
Photo exhibition: “Four perspectives on Search and Rescue”
In a photo exhibition on board, photographers will show their impressions from rescue operations. All 10 photographers have been part of the crew aboard the Humanity 1 during recent operations and shed light on the search and rescue activities of SOS Humanity in the Central Mediterranean. Their photos were taken between December 2022 and July 2024 and portray different angles and perspectives of a search and rescue mission. Take a look at the embarkation area, the main deck, the shelter and the lookout station.
Guided tours through the exhibition will be offered every day at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. No registration needed.
Panel discussion: “Humanitarian Aid at Sea – How to secure human rights on the Mediterranean?”
On 11 September from 4pm to 6pm a panel discussion open to members of the European Parliament and journalists will be held. SOS Humanity welcomes among others the following speakers on the panel: Sandro Gallinelli, retired Admiral of the Italian Coast Guard; Chiara Denaro, legal expert on migration and Mirka Schäfer, Head of Advocacy and current Human Rights Observer on board Humanity 1. Together, they will discuss the humanitarian and political situation in the central Mediterranean and how to ensure human rights in this contested context.
You will also be able to follow the panel discussion through our live stream.
