Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Brilliant-Ace

On December 4, 2020, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully executed a medevac operation for a 50-year-old mariner aboard the 'Brilliant Ace', located approximately 100 miles northwest of Honolulu. The distress call came in at 9:00 p.m. on December 3, when the vessel's crew reported that a fellow mariner was struggling with complications from medication that was not working effectively. In response to the urgent situation, duty flight surgeons from the Coast Guard were consulted and promptly recommended a medevac to prevent further deterioration of the mariner's condition. Following the consultation, the 'Brilliant Ace' was advised to change course towards Oahu, where Coast Guard air assets would be on standby for a critical rendezvous. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point was dispatched to perform the medevac. Upon arrival, the crew successfully transported the mariner back to the air station, where ambulance services were ready to transfer him to Queen’s Medical Center for urgent care. During the operation, weather conditions featured winds at 23 mph and wave heights reaching 6 feet, presenting additional challenges to the maritime emergency response. This coordinated effort underscores the Coast Guard's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals at sea.