Container ship make emergency call to Fiji

Container ship CMA CGM Byblos made an emergency call to Fiji after a crew member on board the vessel required medical evacuation.

The Republic of Fiji Navy through its Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC Fiji), was alerted and helped safely transport the patient.

St John Ambulance provided ground transport for the clinical team and patient to the hospital following the successful retrieval.

The LNG Powered container ship is currently en route to the port of Melbourne, Australia, sailing at a speed of 16.1 knots and expected to arrive there on June 28.

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