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Crewmember died off the Dutch coast

On Aug 3, 2011, the KNRM has assisted in a CPR on the "Sichem Palace". Around 6.30 a.m., the crew of the rescue station KNRM Neeltje Jans was called in order to provide medical aid to a crew member of the ship which was at Steenbank anchorage area about 16 miles from the station.The crew member had become unwell and complained of chest pain. On board they had already started chest compressions. The lLifeboat was soon on the spot and used oxygen from the KNRM boat and the pilot boat "Mirfak". Soon after the arrival of a Coast Guard helicopter with doctor on site it was concluded that the victim was deceased. After consultation with the Coast Guard center and the competent authorities, the man was taken to the lifeboat rescue station Neeltje Jans and handed over to the police.