ABC News Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOn Italy releases impounded migrant ship for routine upkeep A German nongovernmental organization says its Alan Kurdi rescue ship has been released by an administrative court in Italy to return to Spain for routine maintenance and inspection ByThe Associated Press • 1 min read Email this article MILAN -- The Alan Kurdi rescue ship operated by a German nongovernmental organization has been released by an administrative court in Italy to return to Spain for routine maintenance and inspection, the group, Sea-Eye, said in statement Sunday. The ship was impounded in the Sardinian port of Olbia in October, around two weeks after its arrival with more than 125 people rescued at sea. A court date is set for November to clarify the legality of the detention. In the meantime, an administrative court ruled Friday that Sea-Eye would suffer financial damage if it wasn't able to carry out the routine upkeep.