Successful Sea Retrieval of Critical Patient
Due to the complexities of the retrieval and patient status, a naval personnel boarded the ship to assess the patient and ensure safe packaging before being roped down with the patient.
Tuesday 07 May 2024 | 14:52
A Fiji Naval personnel and the crew of the cargo ship MV Ever Lunar secure the patient to have him ready to be evacuated.
The Fiji Navy, through the Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCC) Fiji, was alerted to a medical distress on the high seas by JRCC Honolulu.
As a result of co-ordinated efforts and planning, Navy Forward Base West (FBW) personnel, together with Emergency medicine doctors from the Aspen Medical-managed Lautoka Hospital, were conveyed by pilot boat to the cargo ship MV Ever Lunar.
Despite challenging weather conditions and three metre-plus high swells, the co-ordinated patient retrieval was safely conducted just over three nautical miles from Navula Passage outside of Momi Bay yesterday.
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Due to the complexities of the retrieval and patient status, a naval personnel boarded the ship to assess the patient and ensure safe packaging before being roped down with the patient.
The operation to safely move the patient off the cargo ship MV Ever Lunar.
Upon safe arrival aboard Seakeeper Ace pilot boat, the patient was promptly transferred into the care of medical professionals from Lautoka Aspen Hospital.
The successful rescue operation stands as a testament to the teamwork and co-ordination exhibited by all stakeholders.
This includes the contributions of Campbell Shipping and the Fiji Ports Corporation Limited.
The Fiji Navy expressed its appreciation to all involved.
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