SALVAMAR SPICA

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159 migrants rescued in four missions

On Nov 6, the 'Salvamar Spica' has rescued 15 migrants from a boat, which had been located by a merchant vessel about 20 nautical miles south of Faro Sabinal. The castaways were transferred to Almeria. The 'Salvamar Gienah' has transferred 21 people to Motril from a boat which was previously located by the Guardia Civil south of Almuñécar. On the morning, the 'Salvamar Mizar' was mobilized to a cyuco which was located ten nautical miles south of El Hierro with 55 people on board. T'he migrants were accompanied to the port of La Restinga. The 'Guardamar Polimnia' has rescued 68 people from a rubber boat 42 nautical miles east of Arrecife. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1854147707532718127

24 people on two boats got assistance

On Nov 5, a migrant boat was reported adrift two nautical miles southwest of Cabo de Gata. The CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Spica' to assist, which rescued the 16 people on board and transferred them to Almería. At Banco del Hoyo in Cádiz, a merchant ship spotted an inflatable boat with eight people on board. The CCS Tarifa of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Enif', which took them to Barbate. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1853814082488402026

Yacht towed to Almería

The sailing yacht 'Duende'with two crew members on board, went adrift near the Aguadulce fish farm on Oct 31. The 'Salmamar Spica' was mobilized to assist by the CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo. It took the pleasure boat in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Almería. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1852039278756532266