Canary Islands president: MV Hondius to stay anchored offshore; passengers tendered ashore then bused to airport

Canary Islands president Fernando Clavijo announced that MV Hondius will not actually berth in Granadilla. Passengers will be evacuated using tender boats while the vessel remains anchored offshore, then transferred by bus to Tenerife South airport for repatriation flights. Spain framed the operation as compliant with international law and humanitarian principles.

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