Ocean-Peace Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On February 26, 2019, a crew member aboard the fishing vessel 'Ocean Peace' was medevaced approximately 115 miles north of Cold Bay by a dedicated MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from the Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak. This operation was prompted after the 24-year-old male crewmember started showing signs of appendicitis, alarming personnel at Discovery Health Force Partners, who promptly informed the Coast Guard 17th District Command Center in Juneau. In response to the medical emergency, watchstanders quickly consulted with the duty flight surgeon and advised the 'Ocean Peace' to steer towards Cold Bay for a timely evacuation. At that point, the helicopter crew had already been in Cold Bay after assisting another patient just the day before. The aircrew refueled on the Coast Guard Cutter 'Midgett' before heading to the distressed fishing vessel. Successfully lifting the patient aboard, the helicopter returned to 'Midgett' once again for refueling, ensuring no time was wasted in executing the transport of the crew member back to Cold Bay. Once on solid ground, the patient was handed over to an aircrew contracted by Discovery Health for further transportation to Anchorage. The medevac operation faced challenging on-scene conditions, with six-foot seas and wind gusts reaching up to 12 mph, yet the skilled team executed the mission efficiently and effectively, showcasing the Coast Guard's commitment to safety and swift response in maritime emergencies.