SOS Mediterranée was started by German merchant marine captain Klaus Vogel and Sophie Beau of France, who has experience in humanitarian programs. 
SOS Mediterranée ilianzishwa na Baharia mfanyabiashara wa Ujerumani kapteni Klaus Vogel na Sophie Beau wa Ufaransa walio na uzoefu wa programu za utoaji wa misaada ya kibinadamu.