Société de Microélectronique et d'Horlogerie

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.