Immigrant.Saved 83 migrants on boat off Sicily
* August 10, 2013 * 12:15
Rome, 10 August(TMNews) - A 73 miles South East of Capo Passero, off Sicily, the Coast Guard has intervened in saving a boat carrying 83 migrants.They are all so-called Eritrean nationality - is explained in a footnote - and among them there are 3 men in poor health, 22 children and 15 women.
The transfer was completed shortly after 5:10 this morning.The operations were constantly followed by two Coast Guard aircraft: ATR 42 aircraft and a helicopter AW 139, both parties from Catania to provide air assistance.
Transhipment has also collaborated on American merchant ship Maersk Utah, thanks to its 300 meters long, has made it easier operations.The boat was spotted yesterday afternoon by a Portuguese air engaged in activities for the European Agency Frontex.
E 'was immediately declared event will be due to the adverse weather conditions, with strong winds and sea 6, and the precarious conditions of seaworthiness of the vessel.On this point, I was sent a Coast Guard patrol boat class 300 of Pozzallo along with the tugboat Nos Taurus and six were hijacked merchant, who sailed in the area, to provide immediate assistance.
The convoy, consisting of the Coast Guard patrol boat, carrying women, children and 3 men, Nos. Taurus, which have been transhipped the remaining migrants, and one of the merchant in the area, is currently under way to reach the port of Syracuse.
This is a news agency TMNews.
http://www.internazionale.it/news/immigrati/2013/08/10/salvati-83-migranti-su-barcone-al-largo-della-sicilia/
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