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On June 6, 2022, at precisely 10:10 AM, the CROSS Etel completed a critical medevac operation for a Filipino sailor who suffered injuries due to a fall aboard the bulk carrier 'Mercurius.' The incident occurred approximately 152 nautical miles west of Penmarc'h after coordinating with the CCMM Toulouse. An NH90 Caiman helicopter was swiftly deployed from the Lanvéoc-Poulmic base to Brest, where a medical doctor boarded the helicopter. The aircraft then proceeded to the vessel to hoist the injured sailor. Following the successful transfer, the patient was transported to the Cavale Blanche hospital center in Brest, arriving around 2 PM for urgent medical care.