The , a humanitarian ship operated by SOS MEDITERRANEE , conducted a series of intensive rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean between Libya and Malta in late October 2022 . This mission highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis on one of the world's deadliest migration routes. Rescue Operations (October 25–27, 2022)
Ocean Viking rescue operations expose Libya's crisis out at sea The , a humanitarian ship operated by SOS
Despite the urgent medical needs of those on board, the ship faced a prolonged standoff with European authorities: : At the time, Italy had tightened its
: On October 25, the crew performed three separate rescues. Broader Context
: At the time, Italy had tightened its migration policies, often refusing entry or assigning extremely distant ports to NGO vessels.
: By October 26, the ship had picked up an additional 138 people, including 32 individuals evacuated from a six-meter boat unfit for the high seas in international waters off Malta .
: After weeks at sea, the Ocean Viking was finally instructed to proceed to Toulon, France , where the remaining 230 survivors disembarked on November 11, 2022 . Broader Context