Maritime migration is not new to the Central Mediterranean. For years boat people have crossed the “blue borders” separating Europe and North Africa. But the political changes in Tunisia and Libya have dramatically affected migration dynamics. The number of people ready to undertake the risky voyage has risen, and unfortunately, so has the number of victims. The purpose of this article is to highlight the main events and problems characterizing the years 2011 and 2012. The information used emanates from a website that I have been running for the last three years. Its core is a detailed chronology of Mediterranean crossings accompanied by an examination of related issues. The aim of this article is not to repeat details but to summarize the website’s main findings. It begins by discussing arrivals, departure areas and victims; it then deals with such topics as distress at sea, Search and Rescue, disembarkation, repatriation and resettlement. The situation in Italy (including Lampedusa), Malta, Tunisia and Libya is mentioned next. The article ends with a few remarks about the involvement of the European Union and the Council of Europe.