The project
We want to sail a new ship in the Central Mediterranean to provide life-saving assistance to anyone in danger at sea – often women, children and men fleeing from wars, tyranny, climate change and extreme poverty.
THE RESQ PROJECT
A new SAR vessel
in the Mediterranean…
…to save lives of whoever needs help, in accordance with the non-negotiable humanitarian principles of Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence and Humanity.
Operations at sea and on land
Activities at sea
ResQ vessel will sail to operate Search and Rescue in the Central Mediterranean sea, monitoring the cases of distress, actively searching for boats in danger and, when needed, performing the rescue of the survivors.
Our vessel will be approximately 40 mt/131 ft and fully equipped to operate a safe rescue of those in need; from the main ship, two fast RHIBs (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats) will allow to quickly and safely approach the boats in distress.
The crew, composed by both professionals and volunteers, will include the maritime personnel as well as rescuers, cultural mediators and a medical team to provide assistance to the survivors until the disembarkment in a safe harbor.
We plan to have on board also journalists and photographers, to report on what’s happening in the Central Mediterranean Sea.
Activities on land
Our goal on land is to raise awareness about the situation in the Mediterranean Sea and the humanitarian activities of Search and Rescue, to promote and protect human rights and report their violations.
Through our advocacy initiatives – in our communities, schools and university, in public meetings or on the media – we aim to contribute significantly to fostering a more conscious, welcoming society that respects human rights.
How much will it cost?
We are mainly (but not only) counting on a crowdfunding campaign, the method that best embodies the desire to set sail a civil society ship, a ship for everyone.
600.000€
This is the minimum amount we need to buy and equip a new Search and Rescue vessel that can safely sail in the Central Mediterranean Sea.
€1 million
Once we reach this goal, we’ll be able to cover the costs of the ship and the operating costs for the first 3 months of activities at sea.
€2,5 million
This amount will enable us to purchase and renovate the vessel and and to cover all the operating costs for one year of activities at sea, including the crew, fuel, berth hire and other necessary expenses.