The Hyundai-Jupiter: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On February 19, 2021, a dramatic medevac operation unfolded 46 miles west of San Luis Obispo, California, when the US Coast Guard responded to a medical emergency aboard the container ship 'Hyundai Jupiter', which was en route from Busan to Los Angeles. The vessel's captain reached out to the 11th Coast Guard District command center to report that a 27-year-old passenger required urgent medical assistance after suffering injuries from a fall of approximately 16 feet. In response, the Coast Guard deployed a C-27J Spartan aircraft from Air Station Sacramento and a specialized MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from the San Francisco Forward Operating Base at Mugu. Upon arriving at the scene, the helicopter crew skillfully lowered a rescue swimmer with a stretcher, successfully hoisting the injured passenger into the helicopter. After the challenging extraction, the patient was swiftly transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition. This operation highlights the Coast Guard's commitment to ensuring maritime safety and responding effectively to emergencies at sea. For more details and a visual account of the rescue, check out the coverage here: https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-battles-weather-for-medevac-46-miles-off-san-luis-obispo/2021/02/21/