What Crew Members Say About Fg-Rotterdam

On December 23, 2012, a critical medevac operation was executed by the U.S. Coast Guard following a chemical exposure incident involving two crew members on the tanker 'Siva Rotterdam' at Galveston Fairway Anchorage. The distress call came after the crew reported that the two Indian nationals were exposed to less than 5 ounces of phenol due to a malfunctioning line. The situation arose when the crew attempted to fix a frozen line carrying the hazardous substance, which subsequently broke, leading to one crew member suffering from chemical burns and the other experiencing inhalation symptoms, including vomiting. In response, Sector Houston-Galveston dispatched a team from Station Galveston aboard a 45-foot Response Boat to ensure the rapid recovery of the affected individuals. Upon reaching shore, Hazardous Materials and EMS teams were on standby for potential decontamination and to facilitate their transfer to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Meanwhile, Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Texas City initiated an investigation into the incident to prevent future occurrences.