Developments
This section brings together factual insights and observations on maritime migration routes and related dynamics at sea. It is designed to inform and contextualize current realities, and will progressively reflect the Foundation’s evolving areas of work.
Maritime Migration Routes
An overview of key maritime migration routes and the risks encountered across different regions.
Why are Rohingya boats going missing in the bay of Bengal?
Understand the crisis.
When does seafaring become a crime?
Learn about this issue.
How the New Rescue at Sea Guide Strenghtens Search and Rescue
Updates on the guide.
What are the roles of MRCC
Learn about MRCCs missions.
EP 4 - How do disasters drive maritime law
MV Tampa and SOLAS.
EP 3 - How do disasters drive maritime law
Herald of Free Enterprise and ISM Code.
EP 2 - How do disasters drive maritime law
Torrey Canyon and MARPOL.
Are we paying enough attention to seafarer mental health and well-being?
An overview of this topic and resources available.
EP 1 - How do disasters drive maritime law
Titanic and SOLAS.
Who do you call if you're in distress at sea?
Overview of contact options at sea.
What is the role of local communities in maritime search and rescue
Understand SAR dynamics.
How does shipping insurance work?
Information on shipping insurance.
Who owns a ship?
Summary of the ecosystem behind every vessel at sea.
What is the role of flag states in maritime search and rescue?
Undertanding Flag States.
What are the ship masters obligations for rescue ?
Explore the role and responsibilities of the master under international maritime law.
Do smuggling laws target migrants and rescuers at sea?
Explore the legal framework.
Smuggling vs. trafficking : what does international law say?
Explore the legal framework.
Search and rescue regions
The architecture of maritime search and rescue.
Protection beyond labels: mixed maritime movements
Understanding legal categories.
What is a place of safety under maritime law?
Understand SAR framework.
What are invisible shipwrecks?
Understand data collection challenges and maritime safety.
Distress
Understanding distress in maritime SAR.
The Duty to rescue
Fundamentals of the sea.
Maritime SAR Convention explained
How international rescue coordination took shape.
The SOLAS Convention Explained
What does it really mean for safety at sea?
The UNCLOS Convention explained
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Western Indian Ocean Route
One of the least documented maritime crossings connecting East Africa and Mayotte.
Central Indian Ocean Maritime Route
A little-known but perilous maritime migration route marked by long distances, limited data, and minimal rescue capacities.
English Channel Route
A short but dangerous route: over 36,000 people crossed the English Channel in 2024.
Gulf of Aden
Migration across the Gulf of Aden continues in both directions, with dangerous conditions and limited rescue coordination.
Mediterranean Routes
Three routes, one sea. The Mediterranean remains a stage for dangerous crossings.
Northwest African Maritime Route
Journeys from Northwest Africa to the Canary Islands can last over ten days across the Atlantic, making this one of the deadliest maritime routes today.