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On the morning of Jan 21, a migrant boat departure was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez at the coast of the Somme. The 'Minck' was tasked to search for the boat. In addition, the CROSS deployed the 'Garonne' of the French Navy to reinforce the searches. On the early afternoon, the Navy vessel spotted the boat and ensured its close surveillance. Following a series of breakdowns, all people aboard were picked up by the 'Garonne', responding to the boat's request for assistance. With the agreement of the CROSS, the latter recovered the 59 people, before heading to Boulogne-sur-Mer,where they were dropped off on the late evening and taken care of by the shore based services.

Seven cayucos were assisted in the waters of the Canary Islands on the night of Jan 22, six in the El Hierro/Tenerife area and one in Gran Canaria. The total number of survivors on board was 464, plus one deceased person, to which 57 were added from a boat that arrived unassisted at El Hierro. The 'Salvamar Adhara', 'Salvamar Alpheratz' and 'Salvamar Macondo' as well as the SAR helicopter Helimer 204 were involved in the responses. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1882035892535148728

Seven cayucos were assisted in the waters of the Canary Islands on the night of Jan 22, six in the El Hierro/Tenerife area and one in Gran Canaria. The total number of survivors on board was 464, plus one deceased person, to which 57 were added from a boat that arrived unassisted at El Hierro. The 'Salvamar Adhara', 'Salvamar Alpheratz' and 'Salvamar Macondo' as well as the SAR helicopter Helimer 204 were involved in the responses. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1882035892535148728

On Jan 21, 2025, an engine room fire broke out aboard the 'Dongjin Fortune', en route from Busan, while the ship was sailing approximately one nautical mile north of Tsuwaji Island. The crew managed to extinguish the fire within short time, and no injuries were reported. The ship was NUC and disabled due to the damage suffered, and was taken in tow by a tug to the port of Hiroshima for inspections and possible repair works ,where it was safely moored in pos. 34° 20' N 132° 22' E at 2.40 p.m. UTC.

Seven cayucos were assisted in the waters of the Canary Islands on the night of Jan 22, six in the El Hierro/Tenerife area and one in Gran Canaria. The total number of survivors on board was 464, plus one deceased person, to which 57 were added from a boat that arrived unassisted at El Hierro. The 'Salvamar Adhara', 'Salvamar Alpheratz' and 'Salvamar Macondo' as well as the SAR helicopter Helimer 204 were involved in the responses. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1882035892535148728