Our task has been internationally recognized

Open Arms is a member of the International Maritime Rescue Federation, being nowadays the only "full members" from the Spanish State.

Open Arms is a "supporting entity" of Human Rights at Sea, which is an independent international platform for the preservation of human rights at sea.

Open Arms is an entity associated to the Department of Public Information of the United Nations.

Open Arms has several ISO Certifications:
UNE-EN ISO 9001:2008
UNE-EN ISO 14001:2004
OHSAS 18001:2007
2017
UNICEF Spanish Committee Transforma Award
Awarded by the Spanish Committee of UNICEF.
2017
ALBA/Puffin Award for Human Rights Activism
Awarded by the Puffin Foundation and the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA).
2018
Creu de Sant Jordi Prize
Given by the Government of Catalonia.
2016
European Citizen’s Prize
Given by members of the European Parliament.
2016
HERO Awards
Given by the International Maritime Rescue Federation.
2018
National Human Rights Award
Given by the Spanish Human Rights Association.