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FREE IUVENTA - SEA RESCUE IS NOT A CRIME

JUGEND RETTET - IUVENTA

JUGEND RETTET is a network of young people who have organized themselves to fight against dying in the Mediterranean. We bought a ship, the IUVENTA, and have already saved more than 14,000 people from distress. In this way, we are countering the humanitarian catastrophe and collective European failure.
On the 1st of August, the Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) ordered the IUVENTA to Lampedusa. Subsequently, it was seized by Italian authorities. The day before, we refused to sign the so-called Code of Conduct of the Italian government, which would have forced us to break international maritime law.

CRIMINALISATION OF SEA RESCUE

The aim of European migration policy is to close the humanitarian corridor. In order to achieve this, the NGOs active in the Mediterranean will be kept from rescue operations. The situation escalated in a campaign of slander and criminalisation, which falsely accused us of co-operation with smugglers.
As a rescue organisation, we observe the instructions of the responsible authority, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, in Italy. Our rescue missions are based on international maritime law and are based on internationally recognised humanitarian principles.
The Italian prosecutor's office uses statements and accusations from right-wing circles with the intention of sealing off fortress Europe even more brutally at its external borders. Dubious evidence from the sphere of the right-wing extremist Identitarian movement is used in the politically motivated campaign against the NGOs.

EUROPEAN AID TO BREACH INTERNATIONAL LAW

In the Libyan civil war various militia are fighting for power. The so-called Libyan coast guard is part of a civil war division and is supported by European states. This Libyan coast guard, under threat of violence, prohibits the unauthorised travel on international waters, and disregards applicable and established sea and international law. People who are apprehended when crossing to Europe end up in detention camps with catastrophic conditions, are subjected to massive violence, and human rights violations. Last year more than five thousand people were been killed while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

SUPPORT

Europe does not accept any responsibility for the indescribable suffering at our external borders, and neither allows safe escape routes nor state rescue programs. Instead, the European states are now financing the people who were ruthless smugglers yesterday, so that they can stop those fleeing over the crossing today. Meanwhile, we are prevented from documenting the humanitarian catastrophe with our rescue missions and from saving human lives. However, we will not stop criticising the deadly logic of European migration policy. Now, more than ever, we are dependent on your support! Show your solidarity and raise your voice for us. You can help us through small actions: share our message! Get in touch with us - with a comment or a banner.
Only together can we make it possible for the IUVENTA to save lives.

#FreeIUVENTA - Sea Rescue is not a Crime

POSITIONS ABOARD THE IUVENTA

The crew aboard the Iuventa consists of between 14 and 16 people that fill a range of nautical and SAR specific positions as well as media.

Nautical positions / regular ship's operation

SAR POSITIONS

Nautical positions / regular ship's operation

MASTER

has the overview, responsibility and control of the vessel and crew safety; directs both in accordance to maintain same
is responsible for all nautical and technical decisions concerning the operation as well as related crew instructions
double checks Head of Mission's decisions against crew and boat safety, intervenes where necessary
takes general care of the boat maintenance. Informs mechanical engineer and chief mate of technical faults that occurred and ensures they get attended to.
responsible for the ship's administration (bunkering, crew-lists, customs clearance, coordination of repairs, detailed operational documentation, daily reports and statistics).
Works in close collaboration with the Head of Mission and Chief Mate
communicates with external parties, such as other ships in vicinity and IMRCC Rome (Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre).
Coordinates and communicates with the Iuventa RIBS on scene.
one of typically three navigators
Participates in watch keeping

Profile

Has a Nautical Licence or valid equivalent
has strong leadership skills and the ability to cooperate well within a team
confident in decision-making
has ideally previously joined a rescue mission on the Iuventa as Chief Mate

CHIEF MATE

Works in close collaboration with master and Head of Mission
communicates with external parties, such as other ships in vicinity
introduces the crew to the bridge, the watch system and safety measures aboard
trains the crew in basic seamanship
facilitation of general emergency trainings (i.e. fire drill, abandon ship, MOB, lock down)
one of three navigators and watch keeper of one of 3 shifts
takes care about the organisation of work on deck and is responsible for the maintenance work all over the ship

PROFILE

ideally has a nautical license
alternatively other (non-professional) certificates and extensive experience in a similar range of duties can be considered as well
has a strong safety awareness and knowledge of standard safety equipment and procedures on board ships

2nd MATE

responsible for all safety equipment on board
facilitates safety trainings and drills in collaboration with the chief mate
one of three navigators and watch keeper of one of the 3 shifts
Completes general deckhand duties as required during SAR operations, i.e. launching RIBS, look-out, embarking people on the ship, giving out food and water to guests, assisting the medical team, clean up
Responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
completing and assisting with maintenance jobs.

PROFILE

ideally has a nautical license
alternatively other (non-professional) certificates and relevant experience in a similar range of duties can be considered as well
has a strong safety awareness and knowledge of standard safety equipment and procedures on board ships

CHIEF ENGINEER

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the main engine, generators, pumps, compressors.
Operates the crane and anchor winches
Documentation of maintenance
while off shore informs on-shore field coordination of technical repairs which have to be completed during crew change.
Completes general deckhand duties as required during SAR operations, i.e. launching RIBS, look-out, embarking people on the ship, giving out food and water to guests, assisting the medical team, clean up
Responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mouring lines
performing lookout at sea
Night watch in collaboration with one of 3 navigators

PROFILE

Engineering experience on board of ships
Has a professional engineering qualification, ideally ship engineering
Good working knowledge and experience of standard safety equipment for ships

2nd ENGINEER

Assists the chief engineer to operate and maintain the main engine, generators, pumps, compressors.
Assists the chief engineer to operate the crane and anchor winches
Completes general deckhand duties as required during SAR operations, i.e. launching RIBS, look-out, embarking people on the ship, giving out food and water to guests, assisting the medical team, clean up
Responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
completing and assisting with maintenance jobs
Night watch in collaboration with one of 3 navigators

PROFILE

Engineering experience essential; ideally has a professional engineering qualification
Ideally has engineering experience on board of ships
Good working knowledge and experience of standard safety equipment for ships
works well within a team environment

ELECTRICIAN

Is familiar with the electrical and IT systems aboard (engine room, bridge, RIB)
problem solves electrical and electronic issues
supports the chief and 2nd engineer as required
Completes general deckhand duties as required during SAR operations, i.e. launching RIBS, look-out, embarking people on the ship, giving out food and water to guests, assisting the medical team, clean up
Responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
completing and assisting with maintenance jobs.
Night watch in collaboration with one of 3 navigators

PROFILE

Experience with electrical systems and IT essential
Ideally has experience on ships

BOSUN

Responsible to take care of maintenance jobs (i.e. deck painting, woodworks etc.); instructs deck crew as required
Works in close collaboration with Chief Mate
Completes general deckhand duties as required during SAR operations, i.e. launching RIBS, look-out, embarking people on the ship, giving out food and water to guests, assisting the medical team, clean up
Responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
Night watch in collaboration with one of 3 navigators

PROFILE

Experience at sea with basic seamanship knowledge
good handywoman-skills
works well within a team environment

SAR POSITIONS

HEAD OF MISSION

involved in the preparation and follow-up of the mission
coordinates the cooperation of the individual SAR-departments (bridge, RIB, deck, Med team) during the mission
is responsible for the safety of the crew as well as for the safety of the rescued people during the mission
Coordinates and communicates with the Iuventa RIBs on scene
permanent point of contact for crew, the organisation and external parties (other NGOs, state actors)
Mission preparation:
Establish the crew's operational readiness (allocation of positions / compilation of the teams, training / briefing)
responsible for providing the necessary rescue equipment and functional PPE
During the mission
set the mission strategy
in close cooperation with the Master / Deck management, make tactical decisions (strategy, usage of rescue equipment, embarkation and transfer of rescued people, etc.)
controlling of the correct implementation of the SOP
briefings / debriefings
tactical agreements with other actors (NGOs, state actors)
daily mission documentation
Mission follow-up
editing of the collected information - if necessary adaptation of SOP / mission strategy
facilitating crew handover

PROFILE

Experience in SAR essential
good knowledge of the current situation in the SAR area
able to coordinate different teams simultaneously especially in stressful situations
has strong leadership skills and the ability to cooperate well within a team
confident in decision-making
has ideally previously joined a rescue mission on the Iuventa

DECK MANAGER

has the overview and control of the deck related work during SAR operations (safty of all people on deck, ensures that all the equipment is always ready to use)
directing work process as per specification of the HoM/ Master
responsible for implementing safe crowd-management
responsible for the flow of information between deck crew and all other departments
Responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
completing and assisting with maintenance jobs.
Night watch in collaboration with one of 3 navigators

PROFILE

nautical experience
ideally has SAR experience
has strong leadership skills and previous team management experience
confident in decision-making especially in stressful situations
has ideally previously joined a rescue mission on the Iuventa

RIB - DRIVER

is responsible for all nautical and technical decisions concerning the operation on site as well as related crew intructions
has overview and control of the boat and crew safety as well as safety of people in distress; directs both in accordance to maintain same
double checks team leader's decisions against crew and boat safety, intervenes where necessary
takes general care of the boat maintenance:
informs mechanical engineer of technical faults that occurred and ensures they get attended to
arranges fuel to be filled up when required
Also responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
completing and assisting with maintenance jobs.

PROFILE

Boat handling competence certificate; RYA Power Boat Level 2 or SBF-See or a valid equivalent
ideally VHF license (SRC)
experience in safely operating a RIB in different and adverse weather conditions, ideally also at night
excellent slow handling skills essential
Ideally has previous SAR experience
remains calm in stressful situations

RIB - TEAM LEADER

collaborates closely with HOM and instructs RIB driver and mediator in accordance to SOP
responsible to maintain a general overview of the rescue operation on site
responsible to decide on operational strategy
responsible for the crew's and refugees' safety during operational procedures
ensures RIB crew member's physical and mental well-being; arranges replacement of individual crew members where necessary
responsible for all communication and communication equipment such as the handheld radio and GPS
regularly contacts and updates the HOM about the operational process
communicates effectively with other SAR operators on site
conducts first aid treatment where medically indicated
aboard Iuventa the Team Leader ensures equipment and PPE is maintained well and at its place.
Also responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
completing and assisting with maintenance jobs.

PROFILE

Experience in SAR or rescue operations essential
Ideally has VHF license (SRC)
is able to safely operate the RIB if required
leadership skills and team management experience
able to coordinate a team effectively especially in stressful situations
first aid medical training essential, ideally with medical qualification

RIB - MEDIATOR / contact person

Establishes initial contact with refugees, collects relevant information and maintains conversation with the people in distress
Passes on relevant information to team leader
Passes on relevant information to people in distress, i.e. to inform about further steps taken during rescue operation
demonstrates the use of a life jacket and hands out life jackets
is responsible to calm down people in distress and de-escalate when required
Assists in practical and technical operation as required (i.e. embarkation, MOB maneuver)
Assists team leader to perform medical treatment as required
Supports and secures other crew members as required
Also responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
completing and assisting with maintenance jobs.

PROFILE

ideally speaks French and/or Arabic
remains calm in stressful situations
assertive personality
effective de-escalation skills
first aid training essential, ideally has medical qualification
team player

LILLI - DRIVER

is responsible for the nautical and technical decisions aboard the small RIB
has overview and control of the boat and crew safety as well as safety of people in distress; directs both in accordance to maintain same
double checks team leader's decisions against crew and boat safety, intervenes where necessary
takes general care of the boat maintenance:
informs mechanical engineer of technical faults that occurred and ensures they get attended to
arranges fuel to be filled up when required
Also completes general deckhand duties as required during SAR operations, i.e. launching RIBS, look-out, embarking people on the ship, giving out food and water to guests, assisting the medical team, clean up
Responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
completing and assisting with maintenance jobs.

PROFILE

Boat handling competence certificate; RYA Power Boat Level 2 or SBF-See or a valid equivalent
experience in safely operating a RIB in different and adverse weather conditions, as well as at night
excellent slow handling skills essential
Ideally has previous SAR experience
remains calm in stressful situations
team player

LILLI - TEAM LEADER

collaborates closely with HOM, RIB 1 and instructs the driver in accordance with SOP
is responsible for the crew's and refugees' safety during operational procedures
is responsible for the communication and communication equipment
regularly contacts and updates the HOM and RIB 1 about the operational process
conducts first aid treatment where medically indicated
aboard Iuventa the Team Leader ensures equipment and PPE is maintained well and at its place.
Also completes general deckhand duties as required during SAR operations, i.e. launching RIBS, look-out, embarking people on the ship, giving out food and water to guests, assisting the medical team, clean up
Responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
completing and assisting with maintenance jobs.

PROFILE

Ideally experienced in SAR operations
is able to safely operate Lilli if required
ideally speaks French and/or Arabic
remains calm in stressful situations
good team player
first aid medical training

DOCTOR

responsible for the medical assessment and treatment of refugees as well as Iuventa crew
operates the hospital during SAR operations
responsible for administration of medication
works in close collaboration with nurse, medic and HOM
performs Triage during embarkation of refugees
Responsible to decide when immediate evacuation for more comprehensive treatment is required
communicates and collaborates with doctors of other SAR vessels as required
responsible to perform first aid response training for all crew in cooperation with medic and HOM
advices crew on general hygiene considerations
Responsible for documentation of patient treatment
Documents usage of medical resources and communicates with on-shore field-coordination to arrange restocking of hospital equipment and medication
Also required to complete general deckhand duties as required during SAR operations, i.e. launching RIBS, look-out, embarking people on the ship, giving out food and water to guests, clean up
Responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
completing and assisting with maintenance jobs.

PROFILE

Relevant and current medical practicing certificate
Experience in handling complex emergency situations (i.e. mass-casualty incidents) essential
Ideally has experience in working in A&E
familiar with treating children and pregnant women
team management experience
The cooperation-partner Rainbow4Africa is in charge of all medical aspects including the crewing. We will forward your application.

MEDIC

responsible for assisting the doctor in the medical assessment and treatment of refugees as well as Iuventa crew
responsible for administration of medication in collaboration with the doctor
works in close collaboration with the doctor, deck manager and HOM
instructs assisting deck crew as required
performs Triage during embarkation of refugees
Responsible to instruct crew on and facilitate patient transfer (i.e. RIB to Iuventa)
communicates and collaborates with doctors of other SAR vessels as required
responsible to perform first aid response training for all crew in cooperation with doctor and HOM
advices crew on general hygiene considerations
Documents patient treatment as required
Documents usage of medical resources and communicates with on-shore field-coordination to arrange restocking of hospital equipment and medication
Also required to complete general deckhand duties as required during SAR operations, i.e. launching RIBS, look-out, embarking people on the ship, giving out food and water to guests, clean up
Responsible for general operation of the ship including:
handling the mooring lines during berthing and unberthing
performing lookout at sea
completing and assisting with maintenance jobs.

PROFILE

Relevant and current medical practicing certificate
Paramedic or nurse with ICU and/or A&E experience
Ideally has experience in handling complex emergency situations (i.e. mass-casualty incidents)
ideally familiar with treating children and pregnant women
good team player as well as basic leadership skills
The cooperation-partner Rainbow4Africa is in charge of all medical aspects including the crewing. We will forward your application.

PRESS

For applications as member of the press please contact press@jugendrettet.org directly (don't use the application form).

Are obliged to document in accordance with JUGEND RETTET policies and confidentiality guidelines
Also required to complete general deckhand duties as required during SAR operations, i.e. launching RIBS, look-out, embarking people on the ship, giving out food and water to guests, clean up
Are encouraged to assist with maintenance jobs.

PROFILE

functions well in a team environment
respects crew privacy