From Iceland to Italy: the Norse seamen saving migrants The Tyr Icelandic coast guard vessel is on the front line of Frontex's Triton mission, which was launched in November to save boat migrants off the Italian coast. Once put off by bad winter weather, smugglers are now using old cargo ships to traffic people across the Mediterranean, meaning the search for potential migrant boats in trouble is now a year-round challenge. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES