Following the email sent by Aquarius, Maltese RCC calls to ask clarification about the standby position between Malta and Italy. Aquarius explains that since the route will either be to the West or to the North or to the East, it is a logical place for standby for the time being until receiving a confirmation from another competent maritime authority that a place of safety to disembark all rescued people will be issued.
August 13, 2018 01:19