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North Africa: Unsafe Metal Boats Used by Migrants - MariTimes Crimes

Summary by MariTimesCrimes
Metal boats are increasingly used by migrants departing from Tunisia to cross the central Mediterranean. Often assembled from thin iron sheets, these vessels are unstable and highly risky, especially when overloaded. Growing Use Amid Fewer Alternatives Since 2022, security crackdowns on traditional boatyards have limited access to wooden boats. In response, migrants have turned to metal boats, which are cheaper and easier to build despite their …
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MariTimesCrimes broke the news in on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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