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On April 9, 2026, a critical medical rescue operation unfolded off the coast of Ho Chi Minh City as the Vietnam Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) stepped in to assist a Filipino crew member aboard the 'ESL Dachan Bay'. The vessel, sailing from Kaoshiung to Singapore, found itself navigating through Vietnamese waters when the seafarer experienced severe abdominal pain that posed serious health risks without swift intervention. Upon receiving the emergency alert, the MRCC swiftly sprang into action. They coordinated with local authorities and shipping agents to formulate an effective rescue strategy. Unfortunately, adverse conditions precluded the deployment of a helicopter for the operation. As a result, the decision was made to dispatch the rescue vessel 'SAR 272' from Ho Chi Minh City to execute the medevac. At 8 a.m., the dedicated rescue team, which included two doctors from Vung Tau General Hospital, boarded the 'ESL Dachan Bay'. They provided essential first aid and successfully transferred the ailing seafarer to the 'SAR 272'. By 10:00 a.m., the patient was safely brought ashore and handed over to the proper authorities and the ship owner's representatives. He was then promptly transported to the French-Vietnamese Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City for urgent medical care. This remarkable operation underscores the vital role of coordinated maritime rescue efforts in ensuring the safety and well-being of seafarers navigating international waters.

In the early hours of May 10, 2024, two individuals unlawfully boarded the 'ESL Dachan Bay' while it was docked at the Manila International Container Terminal, located at 14° 35.69' N, 120° 50.67' E. The assailants managed to make away with various ship's supplies; fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.