# Migrant arrivals in Italian ports

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/migrant-arrivals-in-italian-ports
> Updated: 2026-11-02T10:23:09.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

Humanitarian vessels have facilitated the arrival of migrants at various Italian ports. On October 18, the vessel Louise Michel brought 40 migrants, including 11 minors, to Reggio Calabria. The group included individuals from Ethiopia, Eritrea, Nigeria, Somalia, and Sudan, receiving medical and identification support from local authorities and volunteers.

On November 1, the humanitarian vessel Life Support, operated by Emergency, docked at the Port of Genoa following a journey from the central Mediterranean. The vessel carried 113 migrants rescued during two separate operations on October 27 and 28 in international waters. The first operation rescued 73 people from a small wooden boat in distress, including 15 unaccompanied minors, while the second operation rescued 40 people from a partially deflated inflatable boat. The group included 36 unaccompanied minors, nine women, and two pregnant women. The rescued individuals departed from Libyan locations, including Gasr Garabulli and Zawiya, and originate from countries such as Bangladesh, Somalia, Eritrea, Egypt, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Sudan, Niger, and Djibouti.

Medical personnel reported that while most individuals are in stable condition, many suffer from seasickness and skin conditions due to poor hygiene. The Municipality of Genoa mobilized civil protection teams, social workers, and intercultural mediators to manage the arrival. Ocean navigator Giovanni Soldini, who participated as a volunteer rescuer, noted that the assignment of Genoa as the landing port required a five-day journey covering 680 miles. He stated this caused additional stress for vulnerable individuals and diverted the vessel from operational zones.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Emergency Life Support vessel lands 113 migrants in Genoa

The NGO vessel Life Support arrived in Genoa with 113 migrants rescued from the sea near Libya, including dozens of unaccompanied minors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emergency-life-support-vessel-lands-113-migrants-in-genoa

### 2026-10-31: Genova: Emergency ship Life Support docks with 113 rescued migrants

Emergency’s Life Support vessel has arrived in Genoa with 113 migrants, including 36 minors and two pregnant women, following rescue operations in the Mediterranean.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genova-prepares-to-receive-113-migrants-rescued-by-emergency-vessel

### 2026-10-18: Reggio Calabria: 40 migrants arrive on humanitarian vessel Louise Michel

Forty migrants, including 11 minors, arrived at the port of Reggio Calabria on the humanitarian vessel Louise Michel. The group includes individuals from Ethiopia, Eritrea, Nigeria, Somalia, and Sudan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reggio-calabria-40-migrants-arrive-on-humanitarian-vessel-louise-michel

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