Shipowners: It is our duty to rescue illegal refugees
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Rescuing people in distress at sea - including illegal immigrants - is an obligation under international maritime legislation as well as a long-established humanitarian duty, says the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) after politicians from EU member states have expressed concerns that search and rescue missions could act as a "pull factor" for illegal migrants who decide to take the chance in spite of the risks, a factor that is evident from the number of rescue missions taking place in the Mediterranean.
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