Proactiva Open Arms.
Spanish NGO, the aim of which is to save lives at sea
Spanish NGO postpones Mediterranean rescue mission until 2027
Spanish rescue charity SMH has postponed its next Central Mediterranean mission until 2027 after fuel prices doubled, shifting operations to waters near Spain and launching a fundraiser. Other Spanish rescue groups have also scaled back missions, citing fuel costs and long trips imposed by Italy’s port-allocation policy, while Italy’s government argues rescue ships encourage crossings.
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About Proactiva Open Arms
Proactiva Open Arms (POA) is a Spanish NGO devoted to search and rescue (SAR) at sea. Set up in October 2015, it carried out its first rescue action that same month from its base on the Greek island of Lesbos. As well as maintaining a permanent base on Lesbos, the NGO carries out its rescue operations from three ships, a sailing yacht Astral, the Golfo Azzurro and Open Arms.
Everything about Proactiva Open Arms →- Country
- Spain
- Headquarters
- Badalona
- Inception
- October 2015
- Website
- https://www.openarms.es