September 30, 2021
1 min read

Navy rescue Phillipino crew of merchant navy suspected to be Covid+

The merchant vessel MV Lyric Poet was enroute from Gibraltor to Machong. …reports Asian Lite News

The Indian Navy and Coast Guard have rescued a Phillipino male crew member of a merchant vessel who was suspected to be Covid-19 positive.

The crew member, who was evacuated from onboard the vessel off Kochi in Kerala on Tuesday, is being treated at the Indian Navy hospital INHS Sanjivini.

The merchant vessel MV Lyric Poet was enroute from Gibraltor to Machong.

Providing details of what was described as “a swift coordinated operation”, the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said the medical evacuation on the high seas was undertaken by the Headquarters Southern Naval Command (SNC) using an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).

The evacuation exercise was launched after SNC received information regarding a suspected Covid-19 positive case of a Phillipino male crew member from the Coast Guard Headquarters at about 4 pm on Tuesday.

The Merchant Vessel’s (MV) local agent had informed that the medical condition of the Chief Officer Michel John Abaygar was severely deteriorating with depleting oxygen levels and that he required immediate medical evacuation, the defence ministry said.

An ALH was immediately launched from INS Garuda to undertake the Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC).

“The pilots of the helicopter displaying tremendous skill and professionalism successfully completed the mission in adverse weather conditions and ensured safe evacuation of the patient,” the defence ministry said.

The patient was brought to INS Garuda and transferred to the Naval Hospital, INHS Sanjivini, for further medical assistance adhering to all Covid-19 protocols. (India News Network)

ALSO READ: India, UK set to announce ‘green grid’ at COP26 summit

Previous Story

Six schools in Nepal reconstructed with India’s help opened

Next Story

No progress to CPEC over last three years

Latest from -Top News

Trump tariffs send world markets into panic

US benchmark crude oil shed $2.70 to $64.25 a barrel after major oil producers announced they plan to increase production. Brent crude, the international standard, was down $2.63 at $67.51 a barrel

EU prepares retaliation for Trump’s tariffs

The European Commission is assembling a fresh round of counter-tariffs aimed at US goods, adding to two existing lists of potential targets—one of which includes products that were hit by suspended tariffs

US, EU slam China’s war games near Taiwan

US President Donald Trump underscored the need to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait, advocating for a diplomatic approach to cross-strait tensions while warning against the use of force The United States

£13.9 billion of R&D fund to boost innovation, jobs

Funding outlined to support transformational R&D in areas like life sciences, green energy, engineering and beyond More UK innovators like those developing treatment-transforming dementia tests or building world-leading testing facilities to power

OPEC+ accelerates oil output hikes

Despite the production boost, the group emphasised that future adjustments remain flexible and could be paused or reversed depending on market conditions. Eight OPEC+ nations have unexpectedly decided to accelerate their oil
Go toTop

Don't Miss

CapitaLand to Double Down on India Investment

The announcement will contribute to CLI’s global target of achieving

DRDO test fires Army’s surface to air missile

The flight tests were carried out as part of the