VOICED : Heroes of the high seas: the Vikings rescuing migrants

The video details a mission in the Mediterranean where a Norwegian SIM pilot, working for the Front X European Borders Agency, is tasked with rescuing 900 migrants. The crew faces tense moments as they prioritize saving lives while managing border control and patrolling duties. They report illegal activities, including smuggling. Migrants are rescued from small boats and transferred to an oil tanker, then onward to Italy. Health checks reveal exhaustion and emergencies, including a premature labor. After two nights, migrants disembark in Sicily, and the crew prepares for future missions.

What is the primary task of the Norwegian SIM pilot in the Mediterranean?

• Tourism and travel guidance

• Conducting scientific research

• Rescuing migrants and border control

• Fishing and marine conservation

What illegal activities are the crew tasked with reporting?

• Illegal fishing

• Smuggling of people and drugs

• Unauthorized tourism

• Piracy

During the rescue operation, where are the migrants initially placed?

• On a fishing boat

• On a military vessel

• On an oil tanker

• On a cruise ship

What significant event occurs during the rescue operation?

• A storm hits the area

• A woman goes into premature labor

• The crew runs out of supplies

• The boat is attacked by pirates

After disembarking the migrants in Sicily, what does the crew do next?

• They attend a press conference

• They prepare for the next mission

• They go on vacation

• They return to their home country