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Preparations and launch of MY Bourbon Argos MSF Search and Rescue Boat

The MY Bourbon Argos leaves Augusta Port in Sicily Italy on Saturday 9th of May 2015 with an MSF crew. The specially outfitted vessel is headed for the waters of the Mediterranean to provide sea rescue and medical treatment to migrants attempting the dangerous sea-crossing in over crowded and unfit crafts.

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Unique Identifier Code / URN MSF145754

Date taken / Date Recorded 09/05/2015 12:00 AM

Country Italy

Detailed location Port Augusta, Sicily.

Commissioning section MSF-BELGIUM

Photographer / videographer / producer Gabriele François Casini

Usage Rights (MSF) External Media, MSF Fundraising, MSF Publications, Social Media

Formal Consent Copy available no

Project section OCB

Editor's rating ★★★★★ (C)

Maximum Size 7192px × 4800px 17.92 MB

Additional Information / Shotlist MSF is chartering an additional supply ship to carry out search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean sea to assist people who are risking their lives trying to reach Europe by boat. The ship is carrying an experienced search and rescue crew as well as medical staff to provide emergency medical care.

MY Bourbon Argos, provides additional search and rescue support in parallel with MY Phoenix – another ship that MSF is operating in collaboration with Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) since the 2nd of May. The 68-metre long vessel has been specifically adapted to carry out search and rescue operatios. Before the first departure, a team has for several days been busy preparing the boat.