Rescuing migrants at sea
UK-based charity, Human Rights at Sea (HRAS), is developing a new e-learning course addressing the rescuing of migrants at sea with maritime training provider, Marlins.
“Humanitarian Response” builds on practical experience from private maritime security companies (PMSCs), vessel owners and managers, combined with the important legal and humanitarian perspectives. The aim is to address a significant knowledge gap in the maritime industry; ensuring an effective and efficient response to crisis scenarios involving migrants and refugees.
David Hammond, Founder of Human Rights at Sea, said: “The issue is no longer an exception, but may well become a norm as the migrant flows continue north through Africa and from the Middle East. This new and important training provides officers, crew and companies with up-to-date information to help prepare for an encounter with migrants and trafficked people in danger at sea requiring the duty to render assistance to be undertaken by commercial vessels.”
By Anne-Marie Causer
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