A rubber boat with 53 migrants was intercepted by Frontex in the sea and brought to the port of Chios.
SAR organisation: SMH
Date of SAR (UTC): 18/08/2018
Time of first information received (UTC): 18/08/2018 5:00 am
Source of first information for the NGO: Greek Coast guard
Starting time of first sighting / engagement with target boat in distress (UTC): 18/08/2018 6:30 am
Vessels
Number of migrant boats: 1
Type of migrant boat(s): Rubber boat
Number of people on board per boat: 53
Other vessels in the vicinity (e.g. unidentified / cargo / aircrafts): No
Actors involved (by asset / institution type): Greek Coast guard; CESRT
Location
Region of Mediterranean: Eastern Mediterranean
Position(s) of vessel(s) in distress at the time of SAR request:
Location description: Territorial waters of Greece
Position(s) of rescue(s) at the time of SAR operation(s):
Location description: Territorial waters of Greece
Survivors
Total number of survivors: 53
Fatalities
Total number of confirmed deaths: 0
Estimated number of dead / missing persons: 0