Msc-Maria-Elena Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On May 12, 2011, the container ship MSC Maria Elena, identified by IMO number 9304423, was navigating approximately 500 miles off the coast when it reported an injured crew member in need of urgent medical assistance. In response to the situation, the vessel altered its course toward San Francisco to facilitate a swift evacuation. The United States Coast Guard deployed a helicopter crew that conducted a successful hoisting operation around 50 miles offshore later that afternoon. For further details, refer to the USCG photo report of the medevac available at http://www.pacificareainfo.com/go/doc/823/1088655/