SALVAMAR GIENAH

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Three men rescued from jet ski

On Aug 26, 2025, the bulk carrier 'New Explorer' (IMO: 9481489), en route from Ust-Luga, sighted in its vicinity, about 29 nautical miles southeast of Cape Sacratif, a jet ski manned by three men. After taking them on board and providing them with initial assistance, the'Salvamar Gienah', which was mobilized by the CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo, embarkeed them and transported them to Motril, where they were dropped off. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob?lang=en

Seven migrants off Motril

A total of seven adults, six men and one woman, who were travelling on board a small boat, were rescued on the afternoon of Nov 9 several miles from the town of Motril. At around 3:00 p.m. the m/v 'Atlantis Alicante' contacted the MRCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Almería to inform them that it had sighted a small boat 28 nautical miles from Motril. After this, the centre mobilised the 'Salvamar Gienah' to the given position, which rescued the members of the boat around 4:45 p.m. once it had been located. Accompanied by the Civil Guard patrol 'Río Genil', the seven people were transferred to Motril, where they were expected to arrive at 6:40 p.m.

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