On May 27, 2024, at 2:44 a.m., the 'Salvamar Gienah' rescued 16 migrants of Maghreb origin from a precarious boat, which had been located by the aircraft Condor 2 seven nautical miles south of the port of Motril. The castaways were taken to the port and disembarked in Motril. The response was coordinated by the MRCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Almería. Reports with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1794990036846272777 https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1795119745273930021
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KFS MERYEM ANA
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On May 26, 2024, the 'KFS Meryem Ana' suffered an engine malfunction off the Haydarpaşa breakwater en route from Tuzla to Sulina. Under the coordination of the Istanbul Ship Traffic Services Center; it was taken in tow by the tug 'Kurtarma 2' (IMO: 8959764) and safely moored in pos. 40° 57.69' N 028° 54.74' E at the Ahırkapı Anchorage, assisted by a pilot. https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1794788049521651803