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European Organisation for the Rescue of Lives at Sea. Updates from our Search and Rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean #OceanViking #TogetherForRescue
Crew members were scattered around the Ocean Viking when it was being shot massively by Libyan Coast Guard on the 24/08.
They recall their thoughts as they struggled to take shelter and protect the 87 survivors onboard, while bullets were targeting them all around the ship.
They recall their thoughts as they struggled to take shelter and protect the 87 survivors onboard, while bullets were targeting them all around the ship.
September 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Crew members were scattered around the Ocean Viking when it was being shot massively by Libyan Coast Guard on the 24/08.
They recall their thoughts as they struggled to take shelter and protect the 87 survivors onboard, while bullets were targeting them all around the ship.
They recall their thoughts as they struggled to take shelter and protect the 87 survivors onboard, while bullets were targeting them all around the ship.
“It is unacceptable that the EU funds and collaborates with extremely violent partners who attack humanitarian workers and survivors, directly threatening their lives.”
Ayla, Deputy SAR Coordinator from the bridge where dozens of bullets were found after the Libyan CG attack.
Ayla, Deputy SAR Coordinator from the bridge where dozens of bullets were found after the Libyan CG attack.
August 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“It is unacceptable that the EU funds and collaborates with extremely violent partners who attack humanitarian workers and survivors, directly threatening their lives.”
Ayla, Deputy SAR Coordinator from the bridge where dozens of bullets were found after the Libyan CG attack.
Ayla, Deputy SAR Coordinator from the bridge where dozens of bullets were found after the Libyan CG attack.
📢Today is the #WorldHumanitarianDay.
Our @ifrc.org and @sosmediterranee.org crew onboard Ocean Viking, coming from all around the globe, stands together for the life-saving mission we pursue in the Central Mediterranean.
Listen to what drives their humanitarian commitment.
Our @ifrc.org and @sosmediterranee.org crew onboard Ocean Viking, coming from all around the globe, stands together for the life-saving mission we pursue in the Central Mediterranean.
Listen to what drives their humanitarian commitment.
August 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
📢Today is the #WorldHumanitarianDay.
Our @ifrc.org and @sosmediterranee.org crew onboard Ocean Viking, coming from all around the globe, stands together for the life-saving mission we pursue in the Central Mediterranean.
Listen to what drives their humanitarian commitment.
Our @ifrc.org and @sosmediterranee.org crew onboard Ocean Viking, coming from all around the globe, stands together for the life-saving mission we pursue in the Central Mediterranean.
Listen to what drives their humanitarian commitment.
1/2 Early this morning in pitch dark, #OceanViking was approached at high speed by an unidentified boat. Seven people went overboard and were rescued by our team. Two of them are unaccompanied minors.
August 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
1/2 Early this morning in pitch dark, #OceanViking was approached at high speed by an unidentified boat. Seven people went overboard and were rescued by our team. Two of them are unaccompanied minors.
1/2 83 days were lost during transit in 2025 alone. 83 days we could have spent in the #centralmed fulfilling our duty. Days of transit at sea for survivors are delaying access to the care they need on land.
August 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
1/2 83 days were lost during transit in 2025 alone. 83 days we could have spent in the #centralmed fulfilling our duty. Days of transit at sea for survivors are delaying access to the care they need on land.
“I want help. I want somebody to listen to my situation.”
Syed, a 35 year-old man from Pakistan, spent five years in Libya including two in complete isolation. During these two years he had to go through a cycle of violence, physical and psychological, to get his freedom back.
Syed, a 35 year-old man from Pakistan, spent five years in Libya including two in complete isolation. During these two years he had to go through a cycle of violence, physical and psychological, to get his freedom back.
August 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
“I want help. I want somebody to listen to my situation.”
Syed, a 35 year-old man from Pakistan, spent five years in Libya including two in complete isolation. During these two years he had to go through a cycle of violence, physical and psychological, to get his freedom back.
Syed, a 35 year-old man from Pakistan, spent five years in Libya including two in complete isolation. During these two years he had to go through a cycle of violence, physical and psychological, to get his freedom back.