Bourbon Argos: Search and Rescue Operations October 2016

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Logistician, Ben Hargreaves welcomes people aboard the Bourbon Argos.

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October 2016: Bourbon Argos Search and Rescue Operations.

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Unique Identifier Code / URN MSF178010

Date taken / Date Recorded 20/10/2016 12:00 AM

Country Mediterranean Sea

Detailed location Central Mediterranean

Commissioning section MSF-BELGIUM

Photographer / videographer / producer Borja Ruiz Rodriguez

Copyright Borja Ruiz Rodriguez/MSF

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Project section OCB

Editor's rating ★★★★★ (C)

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Additional Information / Shotlist Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) with the Bourbon Argos conduct search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean. The rescues were carried out in close collaboration with German NGO Sea Watch.

In total, seven boats were rescued - six rubber boats and one smaller wooden vessel. 814 people are on board, originating mainly from Nigeria, Giunea, Ghana, Ethiopia, Gambia and Sierra Leone, including women and very young children.

Despite worsening weather and winter fast approaching, people continue to risk crossing the Mediterranean, as there are no other alternatives to seek protection in European countries.