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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.
Disabled fishing vessel towed to Carbonearas
The Spanish flagged 15-m-fishing vessel “Daniela Y Sara-3AM-1-4-05”, 7,6 gt (CS: EA8499), with five crew members on board, requested towing assistance following a power loss about 6.9 nautical miles south of Punta Genoveses on Jan 27, 2025. The CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Spica', which took the ship in tow and safely pulled it to Carboneras due to the poor state of the sea. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1883940367172788328
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