MV Louise Michel 2024
A project from Handbreit - Nautical safety solutions in Lampedusa, Italy
The MV Louise Michel is a rescue ship we have customised to perform Search and Rescue in the central Mediterranean Sea, which is currently one of the most deadliest migrations routes in the world. We fight for human rights for all!
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Louise Michel Team from Handbreit - Nautical safety solutions is responsible for this project
The MV Louise Michel is a former French Navy boat we’ve customized to perform search and rescue. Measuring 30 meters in length and capable of up to 28 knots, she was bought with proceeds from the sale of Banksy artwork - who then decorated her with a fire extinguisher. She is operated and crewed by a team of international activist rescue professionals. Named after the French anarchist Louise Michel, she aims to combine sea rescue with the principles of queer-feminism, anti-racism and anti-fascism. She runs on a flat hierarchy and a vegan diet.
Since 2020 the Louise Michel has been involved in the rescue of more than 2000 people in nearly 40 rescue operations. The central Mediterranean sea has become a sad symbol of Europe’s anti-migration policies. With our ship and our work as a project we stand for Solidarity with all people on the move. We demand freedom of movement for all and human rights for everyone without exceptions.
Since 2020 the Louise Michel has been involved in the rescue of more than 2000 people in nearly 40 rescue operations. The central Mediterranean sea has become a sad symbol of Europe’s anti-migration policies. With our ship and our work as a project we stand for Solidarity with all people on the move. We demand freedom of movement for all and human rights for everyone without exceptions.
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