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Three additionals ships joined the REPCET network in the last mounths.

Crowdfunding to the rescue of whales The REPCET system (Real-time Plotting of Cetaceans) was created by the NGO Soueurs d’Ecume in the framework of the activities of the Pelagos Sanctuary. The collaborative system aims at reducing the risks of collisions between ships and large cetaceans, rst cause of mortality for whales in the Mediterranean.

Another strike in the French Mediterranean Sea Friday 9 May, 2014, 9:50am ST SOLENE approaches the Gulf of Ajaccio. Having left from Fos-sur-mer the day before, the tanker from SeaTanker shipping sails at cruise speed (12.4 kn). Two people are on watch and sailing conditions are ideal: good visibility, light breeze, no swell.