The Indian Navy on Tuesday efficiently carried out a medical evacuation of a critically injured Chinese language mariner from a bulk service off Mumbai coast.
The Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai, acquired a misery name from the majority service named ‘Zhong Shan Males,’ which was 200 nautical miles (roughly 370 km) from Mumbai, reporting heavy blood loss as a consequence of a important harm to the 51-year-old mariner, urging a direct evacuation.
After receiving the misery name, the Indian Navy acted swiftly and launched a Sea King helicopter from the Indian Naval Air Station INS Shakira at 0550 hours, Indian Navy mentioned in its assertion.
#IndianNavy efficiently evacuates a Critically injured #Chinese Mariner from Bulk Service ZHONG SHAN MEN, 200nm (approx 370km) from #Mumbai.
Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre, Mumbai acquired a misery name on PM #23Jul 24 from the majority service reporting heavy blood loss… pic.twitter.com/FyhlgnEUUR
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) July 24, 2024
The climate circumstances through the rescue have been fairly difficult with winds over 45 knots and the ship experiencing heavy roll, along with non-availability of a transparent space on the continual deck.
Regardless of this, the Navy efficiently airlifted the injured affected person from the bridge wing of the vessel. He was transported again to the air station by an Indian Navy chopper.
#IndianNavy efficiently evacuates a Critically injured #Chinese Mariner from Bulk Service ZHONG SHAN MEN, 200nm (approx 370km) from #Mumbai.
Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre, Mumbai acquired a misery name on PM #23Jul 24 from the majority service reporting heavy blood loss… pic.twitter.com/FyhlgnEUUR
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) July 24, 2024
Subsequently, he was shifted to a hospital, the place he acquired medical therapy.
Indian Coast Guard Ship Samrat was additionally diverted within the space to supply help within the medevac.
The joint operation coordinated by MRCC (MBI) with Indian Navy led to the secure and well timed evacuation of the Chinese language affected person.
ALSO READ| WATCH: DRDO Efficiently Checks Section 2 Ballistic Missile Defence System