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Until further notice, the 'Isle of Cumbrae', serving on the route Largs-Cumbrea, was unavailable for service due to an issue with the vesssel ’s aft ramp, until contractors are able to carry out further investigations. On May 1, the technical issue with the ramp has been resolved and the vessel was no longer operating single ended.

The 'Caledonian Island', serving on the route Ardrossan-Brodick, is now expected to return to service on June 9 due to a delay in the return of the propulsion shafts following repairs. The ferries 'Glen Sannox' and 'Alfred' will continue to operate the Troon-Brodick route during this period.

On April 29, 2025, the 'MSC Virtuosa' informed the RCC of Salvamento Marítimo via VHF CH72 that it needed to medevac a passenger on its voyage from the port of Tenerife to the port of Arrecife. The ship returned to the roadstead of the port of Tenerife, where the crew of the SAR boat 'Salvamar Tenerife' (MMSI :224023000) was mobilized to the cruise ship and successfully took the patient off. He was taken to Tenerife and transported to hospital for further medical care on a higher level.

On May 3, 2025, the 'Gujndem Makbule', which was sailing 12 nautical miles off Cartagena en route from Figueira de Fos to Milos, requested the urgent medevac of a crew member via VHF CH 16. The man was suffering from a heart attack. The RCC of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Draco' (MMSI: 225993950) with a medical team on board. The man was disembarked and taken to the port of Cartagena for further medical care.

The MRCC in Portugal requested the medical evacuation of sick crew member from the 'Auto Achieve', en route from Vigo to Le Havre, about 100 nautical miles off A Coruña The Spanish National Center notified the CCS of 'Salamento Marítimo in Finisterre, which mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 401 to medevac the patient. The man was safely hoisted and taken to Alvedro, from where an ambulance transported him to the hospital.

On May 6, the 'Salvamar Deneb' assisted a fishing vessel that was disabled and adrift 5.5 nautical miles north of Punta del Pescador. Its net had become entangled in the propeller. There weare 10 people on board. The fishing vessel notified the CCS Santander of Salvamento Marítimo via VHF CH16. The vessel was taken in tow to Santoña. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1919655361365070219

The 'Quo Vadis 1', with one crew member on board, suffered an engine failure abd reqzested towinbg assistance six nautical miles northwest of Langosteira, on May 9, 2025. The CCS Coruña of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Betelgeuse' (MMSI: 225986508) to the scene, which took the yacht in tow and safely pulled it to the port of A Coruña. Report with video: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1920868313497825611

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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 SAR boat ''Guardamar Urania' (IMO: 9967770) to the scene. The boat contacted the vessels in the area, and diverted the 'One Hamburg', 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

On the morning of May 5, 2025, the 'Marella Discovery', enroute from Gibraltar to Palma de Mallorca, alerted the RCC of Salamento Marítimo in Almería. One passenger required medical evacuation. The CCS mobilized the Helimer 215 helicopter, which hoisted the patient and transported her to the airport, where an ambulance was waiting.

A cayuco was located on the afternoon of May 7 about six nautical miles south of La Restinga. The 'Salvamar Diphda' was mobilized by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo. It escorted the boat to the port, where 37 people of sub-Saharan origin safely disembarked, all in apparent good condition. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1920189046204088380

On May 10, the Guardia Civil advised Salvamento Marítimo aboout a possible migrants boat near Cádiz, which mobilized the 'Salvamar Suhail' to the scene. The rescue boat during its search, spotted a flare in the air and headed to the position. Once on scene, the crew rescued the 15 people on board the rubber boat and disembarked them at the port. It also towed the empty inflatable boat to the port. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1921143057832968275

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'On May 6, 2025, the 'Chemical Traveller', en route from Antwerp to the port of Castellon, requested the medical evacuation of a crew member about 51 nautical miles northwest of the Sisargas Islands. The CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo requests that the vessel changed course and proceeded to A Coruña for a rendezvous with the SAR helicopter Helimer 401, which hoisted the patient and took him to Alvedro. An ambulance transported him to the local hospital for further medical care.

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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

On May 5, 2025, the 'Naveote', with seven crew members on board, was disabled and adrift five nautical miles northeast of Lastres due to mechanical problems. The crew requested towing assistance. and the CCS Gijón of Salvamento Marítmo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Rigel', which took the vessel in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Gijón for troubleshooting. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1919355448072773665

The CUCO helicopter of the Guardia Civil spoted a migrant boat 66 nautical miles east of Alicante on May 8. The CCS Valencia of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Fénix' to assist, which rescued 16 sub-Saharan African men and recovered one body and transported them to the port of Alicante. Some of those rescued have required medical assistance from the Red Cross.