Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship aids rescue of 43 migrants off Crete
A cargo vessel flying the Sierra Leone flag helped save 43 migrants stranded on a boat near the Kalyves ports in Crete.
Rescue teams located a boat carrying 43 migrants about 17 nautical miles southeast of the Kalyves ports on Crete. A cargo ship registered in Sierra Leone joined the operation, transporting the rescued individuals to the port. The effort was coordinated by the Unified Coordination Center for Search and Rescue (EKSED) under the direction of the Coast Guard.
Why it matters
It shows continued international cooperation to protect migrants in dangerous Mediterranean crossings.
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