Reviews & Ratings for the Ocean-Dawn

On April 26, a crew member exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 was swiftly medevaced from the fishing vessel 'Ocean Dawn' in the Baja California Sea. The operation was initiated by the Mexican Navy approximately 63 kilometers south of Ensenada after receiving a distress signal from the General Command and Control Center of the Secretariat of Marine. The individual displayed alarming signs, including a severe headache and chest discomfort, prompting the activation of the 'Marine Rescue Plan.' Naval authorities dispatched a boat and a helicopter, which was equipped with Naval Health personnel and a Search and Rescue swimmer, to facilitate the medical evacuation. Upon reaching the 'Ocean Dawn,' the naval team provided initial care, properly securing the patient on a stretcher before transferring him to the helicopter. The patient was then taken to the heliport of the Second Naval Region, where an ambulance was prepared to transport him in an isolation capsule to a nearby hospital for further medical evaluation and treatment.

In a significant ruling by the Nelson District Court, New Zealand's fishing giant Sealord has been hit with a hefty fine of $63,400 and mandated to pay $12,500 in reparations after a serious injury incident on one of their vessels. The incident occurred on October 2, 2011, when factory hand James Billingham, while preparing the Ocean Dawn for departure from Nelson, suffered a severe injury. Billingham was in the process of removing bungs beneath a hatch cover when he lost his balance and tragically fell approximately five meters into the vessel’s hold, resulting in a ruptured spleen. This case highlights the critical importance of maintaining safety protocols aboard fishing vessels to prevent such unfortunate accidents in the future.