German government cancels financial support for civil sea rescue
The loss of over two million euros has a tangible impact on rescue operations and the survival chances of people in distress at sea.
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175,000 Lives Saved – A Decade of Civil Search and Rescue in the Central Mediterranean
On the tenth anniversary of civil search and rescue efforts in the central Mediterranean, and in the lead-up to World Refugee Day, four major German NGOs—United4Rescue, Sea-Watch, Sea-Eye, and SOS Humanity—took stock of a decade of lifesaving operations and called for an end to the political obstruction of rescue missions.
After Rescuing 65 People: SEA-EYE 5 Unlawfully Detained in Sicily
The civil rescue ship SEA-EYE 5, operated by the Germany-based search and rescue organization Sea-Eye, was detained by Italian authorities in the port of Pozzallo on Monday, June 16, 2025.
After 20 missions and the rescue of over 3,700 people: Sea-Eye hands over the SEA-EYE 4 to Mediterranea Saving Humans
The ship will continue to save lives in the Mediterranean as part of the civil fleet.
SEA-EYE 5 rescues 76 people in a challenging operation over the Easter weekend
The all-weather lifeboat brought the rescued people safely ashore in Lampedusa on Monday afternoon.
Sea-Eye ships rescue 178 people over the weekend – including a three-day-old baby
In a joint operation with Sea-Watch, SEA-EYE 4 rescued 122 people in 4 operations. SEA-EYE 5 rescued 56 people in extreme weather conditions.
Hawa survives: A woman’s fight against violence and oppression
Journalist Sara Cincurova was on board the SEA-EYE 4 when it set out on its first mission in the Mediterranean in 2021, rescuing a total of 408 people. She stayed in touch with some of the survivors for a long time – like Hawa, who was three months pregnant when she fled Libya.
Sea-Eye and Sea-Watch launch joint rescue operation
With the rescue ship SEA-EYE 4, a crew of 28 members of both organisations is on its way to one of the deadliest borders in the world. One week before the German parliamentary elections, the two German organisations call on all parties to create safe and legal passages.
Joint Statement for the State Crime of Pylos
One and a half year has passed since the state crime near Pylos was committed, which led to the death of more than 600 people migrating to Europe. Those responsible for this crime have not yet been brought before the judicial authorities.
Sea-Eye wins third case against Italy this year
The Court of Vibo Valentia confirms obligation to rescue at sea – and reaffirms that following the instructions of the so-called Libyan Coastguard is not compatible with international law.