ICGS Rajdhwaj Rescues Filipino Bosun Needing Medical Consideration from M.V Thermopyale

Tarun Karthick

Port Blair, 04 September 2023

In a swift and essential rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Rajdhwaj efficiently evacuated a Filipino Bosun who was experiencing extreme stomach ache whereas onboard the M.V. Thermopyale. The dramatic rescue unfolded on September 3, 2023, highlighting the very important position performed by the Indian Coast Guard in maritime security and medical emergencies.

The Filipino Bosun required pressing medical consideration as a result of severity of his stomach ache. Recognising the urgency of the scenario, ICGS Rajdhwaj swiftly initiated the evacuation course of.

Following the rescue operation, the Bosun was promptly transported to Campbell Bay, positioned within the Great Nicobar Islands, the place he was admitted to the Primary Health Center (PHC) Campbell Bay for speedy medical remedy. Sources point out that the Bosun obtained the required medical care at PHC Campbell Bay and has now been referred to Port Blair for additional remedy.

To facilitate his journey again to Port Blair, the Bosun is scheduled to be transported through the Indian Air Force (IAF) Dornier Service, which is operated for civilians.

The Great Nicobar Islands, strategically located simply north of a serious transport lane resulting in the Malacca Strait, have seen quite a few rescue missions carried out by the Coast Guard to assist crew members of varied nationalities going through medical emergencies onboard service provider navy vessels. The Malacca Strait, being a part of a crucial commerce route, witnesses the passage of hundreds of ships yearly, with an estimated 200 ships transiting by it daily.

The profitable evacuation of the Filipino Bosun from the M.V. Thermopyale underscores the unwavering dedication of the Indian Coast Guard to maritime security and its dedication to preserving lives throughout crucial conditions at sea.