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A group of sixth form students at Atlantic College in St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan are aiming to assist with sea rescues after being upset by the number of deaths resulting from UK-bound migration. The founding father of the charity based at Atlantic College, Atlantic Pacific International Rescue, Robin Jenkins, confirmed students who have undergone training there, often including inflatable boat repairs, are now capable of aiding search missions.
Approximately 147,000 individuals have arrived in the UK by small boats since 2018. Previous prime minister Keir Starmer pledged in May of this year to utilize counter-terrorism procedures to thwart people-smuggling organizations “before they act”. The Mediterranean is known for being the globe’s most dangerous main migratory path into the EU, with the Central Mediterranean route being responsible for 1,983 fatalities this year as of October, based on International Organisation for Migration data.
“What is happening is part of the issue, they are informed that this will be straightforward.” Jenkins said low-quality or “unseaworthy” vessels may be used to traffic migrants by people-smugglers. “They’re informed that it’s going to be practical, they are informed that Europe is prepared to welcome them with open arms,’ he said, adding that misinformation is contributing to the situation. Atlantic Pacific International Rescue provides lifeboats, crews, and training courses, with students taught boat building and other skills deemed vital in rescues.
Taking part in such training experiences are Lucy, Kate, Efa, and Finlay, and they confirm the situation is worsening due to climate change. “There’s a big refugee crisis in the Mediterranean at the moment, where a lot of people are drowning because they’re cramped on small boats,” Finlay stated. Both Jenkins and Theo Tran of the charity underscore that informative misinformation perpetuates the issue
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