Cotentin Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

Early on March 5, 2024, at 2:30 a.m., the CROSS Jobourg was alerted due to a distressed crew member aboard the ferry 'Cotentin,' who was experiencing severe pain while navigating the waters off Barfleur. In response, the CROSS coordinated a telephone conference that involved the maritime medical consultation center in Toulouse and the maritime medical coordination service stationed in Le Havre. Following a thorough assessment, the decision was made to conduct a medical evacuation. An H160 helicopter from the French Navy base in Maupertus was swiftly deployed, carrying a skilled medical team. Upon arrival at the ferry, the team promptly administered first aid and stabilized the patient for transport. The patient was then hoisted into the helicopter and transported directly to the Tourlaville rescue center. Just moments after landing, the individual was rushed to the emergency room of the Cotentin public hospital center Pasteur in Cherbourg. This rapid response by CROSS and the French Navy highlights the effectiveness of maritime medical interventions in emergencies.

On the morning of October 31, 2011, a medical emergency unfolded aboard the ferry 'Cotentin' as a passenger experienced severe stomach pain. At approximately 6 a.m., the vessel found itself 28 kilometers southwest of Ushant when the situation arose. The Cross Corsen responded swiftly, dispatching a Navy helicopter from Lanvéoc-Poulmic at 6:54 a.m. The helicopter successfully reached the ferry within an hour, where medical personnel onboard concluded that an air evacuation was necessary. The passenger was winched up and transported to Cavale Blanche Hospital in Brest by 8:10 a.m., ensuring timely medical attention for the individual in distress.