What Crew Members Say About Maunawili

On June 9, 2016, the crew of a Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter successfully performed a medical evacuation of a distressed mariner from the 'Maunawili,' located approximately 230 miles south of Cold Bay, Alaska. The 20-year-old male cadet from the Maine Maritime Academy was reported to be suffering from pneumonia and respiratory issues, prompting immediate action. Notification came late on the night of June 8 from Seattle Health Force Partners, indicating the necessity for urgent medical support. Following a consultation with the duty flight surgeon, a medevac was deemed essential. At the time of the call, the 'Maunawili' was approximately 805 miles south of Kodiak Island. The crew was directed to accelerate their speed toward Cold Bay to reach helicopter range. Additionally, a HC-130 Hercules airplane crew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak was dispatched to the area for oversight during the medevac operation, while a second Jayhawk helicopter provided self-rescue coverage from Sand Point. Weather conditions during the mission featured winds of 9 mph and visibility limited to one mile, posing challenges for the helicopter crew. The young man was safely hoisted from the vessel and transported to an awaiting Guardian Flight in Cold Bay, before being flown on to Anchorage for further medical attention. For further details and video coverage, visit the Coast Guard news release: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2842294/