Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Msc-Laurence

On April 3, 2017, an urgent rescue operation was initiated by the NSRI Port Elizabeth duty crew after the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) alerted them to a medical emergency. A sailor aboard the 'MSC Laurence', which was en route from Durban to Port Elizabeth's Port of Ngqura, was experiencing severe abdominal pain. In response, the lifeboat 'Eikos Rescuer IV' was swiftly deployed, with an EMS rescue paramedic from the Eastern Cape Government Health on board. The crew made a connection with the vessel approximately 10 nautical miles off the coast of Port Elizabeth. Upon arrival, the rescue team, along with the EMS paramedic, boarded the 'MSC Laurence' to provide immediate medical attention. The 61-year-old Indonesian sailor was stabilized before being safely transferred onto the rescue craft. He was subsequently conveyed to the NSRI's station and then transported to a local hospital via EMS ambulance in stable condition. This operation highlights the dedication and efficiency of the NSRI and emergency services in ensuring the safety of seafarers in distress.