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Algeciras Pilot Boat with Cargo Ship, CALARENAS

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Ships at The Strait of Gibraltar". Originally published on 2025-09-01.

🚢 ALG PILOTS CALARENAS, Other Type
📡 MMSI: 225986414
🇪🇸 Flag: Spain

📅 Date: 29 August 2025
⚓ Status: Went to Cernaval Shipyard to collect the pilot from LENE (IMO 1016575, Container Ship) after she was tugged in by VB ALGECIRAS, V.B. SIROCO, and VB SIMUN

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