Law360, New York ( October 16, 2015, 6:42 PM EDT) -- Increased international media coverage has brought to light the plight of thousands of Syrian migrants making the dangerous journey to Europe. Many of these migrants travel to Europe via the Mediterranean Sea and are often rescued by commercial ships transiting through the area. This article addresses the current international legal framework governing the duties and obligations of owners and operators who conduct search and rescue operations of migrants. A summary of the applicable cover afforded by P&I clubs in the International Group (IG clubs) to their members follows. The article concludes with a reflection on the issues that owners and operators should be aware of when conducting search and rescue operations....
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