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28 migrants rescued off Almeriía

On the morning of July 8, the 'Salvamar Spica' rescued 28 North Africans from two stranded boats off Almería. Among the occupants were (one woman and three children. The first boat was located four nautical miles east of Genoveses. The second one was 13 nautical miles southeast of Gata. It was almost 5 a.m. when the disembarkation began in the Port of Almería. Controllers of the CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo were coordinating the entire operation. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1942498543769391500

SAR boat responded to blazing fishing vessel

On May 16, the Spanish flagged fishing vessel 'El Ponce' caught fire near Almerimar with three crew members on board. The fishermen were rescued by another fishing vessel, the 'Matillas VI', and taken to the marina. The CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Spica', which has confirmed the sinking of the vessel and reported that therewere no signs of pollution in the area. Also the SAR helicopter Helimer 215, operated by Avincis, responded to the scene. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1923400277035557116

26 migrants rescued off Almería

A total of 26 North African migrants, 25 men and one woman, were rescued on May 18 by the 'Salvamar Spica' approximately 74 kilometers off the coast of Cabo de Gata (Almería). At around 10:10 a.m., the Almería coordination center of Salvamento Marítimo received a warning from a Frontex aircraft alerting them to the presence of this precarious vessel. Controllers contacted the vessels in the area, after which the s/y 'Crystal Eyes' (MMSI: 235023502) diverted and confirmed the presence of the boat. Meanwhile, the Frontex aircraft continued flying over the area to update the vessel's position. Finally, at around 2:30 p.m., the "Salvamar Spica" picked up the occupants of the boat and transported them to the port of Almería, where they arrived at around 5:30 p.m.