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It happened on 12 May, 14 miles from Cape Spartel. The two crew members aboard Alboran Cognac, who were able to notify the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center in Tarifa, were rescued in an operation involving a passing oil tanker and Moroccan authorities.
The Cruising Association provides guidance for sailors on passage planning, deterrent measures, safety protocol and other information to avoid orca encounters.
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