TORGOVY BRIDGE

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Medevac off Kavaratti

The MRCC Mumbai, of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) coordinated the medevac of a 55- year old critically ill crew member from the 'Torgovy Bridge' from Kavaratti Island on MAy 3, 2023. The vessel was en route from Tanjung Pelepas to Suez and was sailing about 300 nautical miles from the nearest land, when the crew member was reported critically ill and unconscious by the Master of the ship. He required urgent medical attention to prevent severe complications. The MRCC received the message in the late afternoon of May 2. Medical advice through Coast Guard Medical Officer was provided to the ship. Further, the Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) Kavaratti was activated to facilitate the disembarkation of patients and safe transportation to the local hospital at Kavaratti. The 'Torgovy Bridge' was directed to proceed with the best speed for the designated rendezvous position off Kavaratti. The ship reached Kavaratti on May 3, and the patient was safely disembarked at about 2.10 p.m. and transported to the ICU of Govt. hospital Kavaratti for further medical care. Report with photo: https://www.transcontinentaltimes.com/indian-coast-guard-evacuates/

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