Our search and rescue ship Humanity 1 is currently in the port of Syracuse. Necessary maintenance work and safety tests will be carried out on site until the next mission.

The survivors were able to disembark safely in Bari. We wish them all the best for the future!

One person needed to be evacuated and brought to the hospital due to medical reasons.

This morning, our crew was able to rescue more than 100 people in distress from two unseaworthy boats without life jackets. The survivors are now on board our rescue ship Humanity 1 and are receiving initial medical treatment.

The 125 survivors - including many unaccompanied minors - were able to disembark safely in Ravenna this afternoon. We wish the survivors all the best for their journey.

Facing high waves and winds our crew was able to rescue 125 people from an overcrowded, unseaworthy boat. The authorities assigned the distant port of Ravenna, Italy, as a place of safety.

After leaving the safe port of La Spezia, our crew faces a harsh weather with waves up to two metres high. While this weather is unpleasant for the crew of our rescue vessel, it can be life-threatening for people in unseaworthy boats.

After all those rescued were able to disembark yesterday, the crew had some time to recover. This morning, our rescue ship left the northern Italian port of La Spezia again.

After a four-day crossing to the distant port of La Spezia, the 68 survivors, including children, finally made it to land today.

Their right to disembark as soon as possible is being violated once again: the Italian authorities assigned us the northern Italian port of La Spezia – more than 1,200 km away.

Last night our crew was able to rescue more than 60 people from two unseaworthy boats. The survivors, including minors, some unaccompanied and a baby, are receiving medical and psychological care as best as possible on board the Humanity 1.

Yesterday, the crew of Humanity 1 left the port of Syracuse and started their 19th mission. The first practical trainings are being carried out during the crossing to the operational area.

On board our rescue ship Humanity 1, the crew of the new mission get to know each other during initial introductory meetings and a welcome dinner. Trust and cooperation are essential to ensure that the processes on board run smoothly, safely and efficiently.

The crew change is taking place on board our rescue ship Humanity 1 today. The crew is also using the time in the port of Syracuse for maintenance work.

Our rescue ship Humanity 1 arrived back in Syracuse on Saturday. The new crew is now on board and preparing everything for the upcoming mission.

All survivors could go ashore in Genoa, Italy, today.

During the night, our crew was able to rescue around 90 people from distress at sea in two rescues. The Italian authorities assigned the distant port of Genoa for disembarkation.

Our crew is back in the area of operation and looking for boats in distress.

Due to bad weather, our rescue ship Humanity 1 remains in port for now.

This morning, all 60 survivors were able to disembark safely in Porto Empedocle, Sicily.

After we repeatedly asked the authorities to fulfil their duty under international law and assign a closer port of safety, we have now been assigned Porto Empedocle.

This night, our crew rescued about 60 people together with the sailing ship Nadir. The assigned port is Civitavecchia, Italy.

Our crew is in area of operation and starting lookout.

Our rescue ship Humanity 1 is out of the port of Syracuse, where final training at sea is being completed before the ship departs towards the area of operation.

Our rescue ship Humanity 1 is back in Syracuse. There, the new crew is preparing everything for the upcoming mission.

After days at sea, all 71 survivors could go ashore in Ravenna, Italy.

Last night our crew rescued 71 people from an unseaworthy rubber boat. The Italian authorities assigned Ravenna in northeastern Italy as a place of safety.

Our crew is already on their way back to the area of operation in order to look for boats in distress.

Today, all survivors were able to go ashore in Civitavecchia, Italy.

Last night, our crew was able to rescue > 40 people from an unseaworthy rubber boat. The Italian authorities assigned the distant port of Civitavecchia, Italy, 870 km away. This is an unnecessary burden for the hypothermic, dehydrated and weakened survivors.

Our crew spots another boat. It is already empty and almost sunk, indicating an illegal pull-back by the so-called Libyan Coast Guard. By financing the so-called Libyan Coast Guard, the EU is making itself complicit in such breaches of law.

Our crew spots several empty boats during the lookout that were probalby intercepted.

Our rescue ship, Humanity 1, is back at sea. On board the crew finishes the last trainings.

After the shipyard is finished, the crew is preparing with trainings for the upcoming mission.