[Perspectives] Surviving a migration journey and border policies in the central Mediterranean

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The humanitarian vessel Open Arms rescued 101 people in two operations in Italy's search-and-rescue zone. Italian authorities assigned disembarkation ports in northern Italy, requiring the ship to make long voyages, including more than 700 nautical miles to Savona after one rescue.

On its 129th rescue mission, the humanitarian vessel of the non-governmental organisation Open Arms did two operations in Italy's search and rescue zone in 15 days, bringing 101 people to safety. On both occasions, the port designated by the Italian authorities for the disembarkation of the rescued individuals required the ship to sail for several days to ports in northern Italy. After the first operation, a voyage of more than 700 nautical miles to the port of Savona transformed the deck of the Open Arms from an emergency scene into a place of waiting.