Mangrol: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) today evacuated a critically ill Indian national from a Hamriya (United Arab Emirates-bound Motor Tanker Zeal of the Gabonese Republic, approximately 20 kilometres from the Mangrol coast in Gujarat. The person was experiencing a very low pulse and lower body numbness, that necessitated immediate medical evacuation.
Indian Coast Guard Air Enclave, Porbandar, swiftly dispatched an Advanced Light Helicopter which navigated to the Motor Tanker Zeal despite high-intensity winds, heavy rainfall, and inclement weather.
Zeal is an Oil Products Tanker which was sailing under the flag of Gabon (also known as Gabonese Republic). Her length overall (LOA) was 83.34 metres and her width was 12.9 metres. The helicopter, precisely positioned over the motor tanker, deployed a rescue basket to evacuate the patient.
The patient was later transported to Porbandar for further medical care.
“This successful evacuation underscores the ICG’s unwavering commitment to maritime safety and its readiness to respond to emergencies even under the most adverse conditions,” the Ministry of Defence stated.
– global bihari bureau
