Navy evacuates Indian man onboard Singapore-flagged tanker after medical emergency
The Indian Navy successfully carried out a medical evacuation of an Indian crew member from the Singapore-flagged oil tanker Eagle Veracruz on June 13, following an alert from the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR).Upon receiving the emergency signal, a Seaking helicopter was immediately launched from INS Garuda, Kochi. Simultaneously, INS Sharda was diverted to support the evacuation operation.advertisementDespite challenging weather conditions caused by the ongoing monsoon and the absence of a suitable landing area on the vessel, the Seaking crew executed a complex winching operation.
The 41-year-old Indian seafarer was safely airlifted from the tanker.Upon arrival at INS Garuda, the patient was promptly transferred to a hospital in Kochi for further medical treatment.Tune InMust Watch
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