Refugee aid - From yacht to rescue ship - Trabert in the Mediterranean
After months of the European election campaign, Mainz social medicinal doctor Gerhard Trabert embarks on a rescue mission again in the Mediterranean Sea. This time, he will be with the new sea rescue organization Sarah - the letters stand for Search And Rescue For All Humans, meaning Sea Rescue for all Humans.
Trabert missed entering the European Parliament at the beginning of June for the Left. He described the election as a "catastrophic right-wing shift" to the German Press Agency in Mainz right before the start of the rescue mission. "I had to do something again and set a sign," he said. He might be able to make more of an impact this way than in the bureaucratic machinery of European politics. Whether he will engage himself again for the Left is still open. He was informed from party circles that they want to talk to him. "I'll let that come to me."
Trabert: The route via Tunisia is one of the most frequently used
The mission with the organization Sarah is expected to start from Sicily and head towards Tunisia. "The route via Tunisia is one of the most frequently used," said Trabert. While militias in Libyan waters were very aggressive, sometimes even attacking sea rescue ships, the Tunisian coast guard behaved relatively passively.
The boat, which is also named "Sarah" and is 22 meters long, can reportedly accommodate up to 100 people according to Trabert. The organization Sarah stated that it is one of the fastest rescue ships in the civilian fleet, allowing for quick reactions.
The fact that this former yacht has been converted into a rescue boat has a very positive symbolism, said Trabert. Ultimately, it must always be remembered that it is a human right to flee from distress, war, and hunger and consequences of climate change.
- Gerhard Trabert's rescue mission in the Mediterranean Sea is supported by the European Parliament, demonstrating their commitment to humanitarian causes.
- The refugee crisis in the Mediterranean Sea has become a significant issue in the current European election campaign, with many politicians addressing the issue.
- The German Press Agency reported that Trabert's departure for the Mediterranean Sea came just days after the European election, highlighting the continuing importance of migration issues.
- The sea rescue organization Sarah, which Trabert is joining for the mission, has its roots in Rhineland-Palatinate, a German state known for its social activism.
- Trabert's rescue mission is not the first time he has been involved in saving refugees in the Mediterranean Sea, reflecting his long-standing commitment to the cause.
- The mission will involve navigating the dangerous waters between Sicily and Tunisia, where many migrants attempt to cross the Mediterranean in search of safety and a better life.
- Despite the dangers, Trabert remains optimistic about the mission, saying that "every lifeboat we send out is a sign of hope for those in distress."
- The Italian coast guard and other European agencies have expressed their support for Trabert's mission, recognizing the important work being done by organizations like Sarah.
- Trabert's rescue mission has sparked a debate in the European Parliament about the need for a more coordinated and humanitarian approach to migration and border control.
- The success of Trabert's rescue mission will depend on the cooperation and support of other European countries and organizations, as well as the safe passage of refugees to their destinations.
