Kleven Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On Thursday, August 13, a swift response by the Coast Guard led to the successful medevac of a 29-year-old Romanian crew member from the Portuguese container ship, "Maersk Kleven," off the coast of Cape Hatteras. The sailor was showing signs consistent with appendicitis, prompting an urgent call for assistance. An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from the Coast Guard station in Elizabeth City skillfully approached the vessel and hoisted the distressed mariner aboard. He was subsequently flown to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital where he was reported to be in stable condition following medical evaluation. The "Maersk Kleven" continued its journey towards Antwerp, Belgium after the incident. This emergency response marked the second medevac operation in just under a week off the Hatteras coast, as another crewmember from a vehicle carrier was evacuated the previous Friday due to heart-related complications. For further details, including video footage of the operation, visit this link: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2583390/