The first three and half months of 2015 saw record numbers of refugees and migrants attempting to cross into Europe by sea, with over 21,000 arriving in Italy. Refugees at sea is at the top of the agenda for Europe’s policy makers and the European Council issued a policy statement on 23 April how to address the issue.
A summary of how the P&I insurance will respond in case of an rescue operation, from latest edition of Triton, can be found attached below. A comprehensive analysis regarding refugees in the Mediterranean and the legal issues involved can be found here.
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