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50 migrants rescued off Cape Bojador
On the afternoon of May 3, the Sasemar 102 aircraft located a small boat 60 nautical miles off Cape Bojador. The RCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas mobilized the ''Guardamar Urania' to the scene. The boat contacted the vessels in the area, and diverted the container m/v 'One Hamburg' (IMO: 9395159), en route from Singapore to Rotterdam, to the position. The vessel later confirmed that it had sighted the inflatable boat, reported that it was sailing at a speed of four knots, and was escorting it at a safe distance. Around 10:30 p.m., the 'Guardamar Urania' reported that it had rescued all 50 people on board. At 2:40 a.m., it disembarked them at the port of Arguineguín. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1918937319291117583
27 migrants assisted to port
On the morning, of April 6, the Guardia Civil informed the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas about a cayuco, which was located 15 nautical miles off Arguineguín. The 'Guardamar Urania' located and rescued 23 people. On the afternoon of April 5, the Guardia Civil informed the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife about a cayuco/ seven nautical miles off LaRestinga. The 'Salvamar Adhara' escorted the boat with four occupants to the port. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1908823650721055229
19 migrants rescued off Pasito Blanco.
On the morning of March 21, the 'Guardamar Urania' rescued 19 migrants of North African origin, among them two women and three minors, from a cayuco about five nautical miles south of Pasito Blanco. At 4:15 a.m. local time, the disembarkation began in Arguineguin. The rescue operation was oordinated by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1902985764851343854
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