Search and rescue is a competence of national governments, O'Reilly said, with multiple conventions related to maritime laws and refugees also adding to the legal framework surrounding such operations. "I decided to see what we could do in relation to filling the gaps in the story and primarily by looking at the role of the EU's border agency, Frontex, to see what it knows about it, its involvement in it, its responsibilities, its legal obligations and other obligations in relation to it," she told Euronews in an interview. Greek authorities have meanwhile defended its operation - a single ship was sent but offered no assistance after the captain of the trawler reportedly refused help in order to continue sailing towards Italy.Īn investigation has been launched at the national level but O'Reilly said in a statement that "Frontex’s role in search and rescue operation also needs to be clarified." 'I have to make what is invisible visible' Frontex has said it offered assistance to the Greek authorities after the overcrowded boat was spotted but that both calls went unanswered.
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