The Ship

The Ship
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Day 8 Emergency Onboard Coast Guard Needed

Today I witnessed an air evacuation on board our ship. Within minutes of our distress call and ask for emergency evacuation we had a coast guard helicopter hovering over our deck, it was quite the site to see. As the helicopter approached a wet suited CG sailor was dropped onto the deck together with the recovery basket. Next the helicopter flew away for quick refuel and was back to pick up out patient who had suffered a stroke. The helicopter returned and then the nurse was pulled up first followed by the patient. It was really exciting. Within minutes the patient was at the hospital 45 minutes away. The coast guard is really worth its money. I am beginning to think they wont want me on board the Statendam.

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