Reviews & Ratings for the A-rex-Dexterity

On February 21, 2015, a medical emergency unfolded aboard the cargo ship 'Northern Dexterity' as a 39-year-old Filipino sailor required urgent evacuation due to a suspected case of shingles. The vessel, which was en route from Bremerhaven to South Carolina, reached out to Bermuda Maritime Operations on the afternoon of February 20 to organize the medical transfer. The ship approached the East End of Bermuda early on the morning of February 21 and rendezvoused with the pilot boat 'St David' at the designated Five Fathom Hole. At 7:45 a.m., the transfer took place, allowing the sailor to be relocated to the pilot boat, where he received an initial assessment from a local physician. He was then swiftly transported to Ordnance Island in St George’s and subsequently taken by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment. Meanwhile, the 'Northern Dexterity' continued its course to Charleston on the east coast of the United States to deliver its cargo of containers. Remarkably, the affected crew member was discharged from the hospital later that same day and was expected to return home shortly after.

In a dramatic medevac operation captured on video, the U.S. Coast Guard has successfully rescued an injured individual from a container ship. The incident highlights the critical role of maritime emergency services in ensuring the safety of those at sea. For a detailed look at the rescue and more information, watch the full report here: http://www.abcnews4.com/story/26286496/injured-man-on-container-ship-rescued-by-coast-guard.

On Thursday, August 14, a dedicated helicopter crew from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Facility in Charleston successfully performed a medical evacuation (medevac) of an injured seaman. The incident took place 78 miles east of Charleston when the Coast Guard was alerted to a critical situation aboard the container ship Northern Dexter. A flight surgeon at the Sector Charleston command center recommended the urgent medevac after receiving reports that the crew member had suffered an eye injury while fulfilling his work duties. Responding swiftly, the Charleston-based helicopter team navigated to the vessel, safely hoisted the injured man, and transported him to the Medical University of South Carolina for comprehensive care. At the time of his transfer, the Coast Guard confirmed that the seaman was in stable condition, underscoring the effectiveness of the rapid response by the Coast Guard crew.