21.   The vessel was not towed to shore for two days, while passengers on boats that capsize can drown within minutes if they do not have air.

22.   The vessel was towed into Catania earlier Monday after being intercepted by Italian coast guards.

23.   The vessel was later towed into the port by tugs.

24.   The Ghanaian Navy towed the vessel into international waters and, according to one passenger, near Tema opened fire to prevent it from docking.