The Fermita: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a remarkable display of quick action and coordination, the U.S. Coast Guard conducted a medevac operation for a crew member aboard the 'Fermita' on February 5, 2025, approximately 240 nautical miles southwest of Unalaska. The rescue mission was prompted by a distress call received from a rescue coordination center in Norway on February 4 at around 7 p.m. regarding a patient exhibiting symptoms of a stroke. Early the following morning, a skilled crew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter was dispatched to the scene to safely hoist the afflicted individual from the vessel. Meanwhile, an HC-140 Hercules aircraft aided in the operation, ensuring effective communication throughout the mission. Following the successful evacuation, the patient was initially transported to Cold Bay before being flown to Anchorage via a LifeMed flight for further medical care.