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IMO: 9459553
Research Vessel, Norway
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Vessel Details
MMSI
257728000
Callsign
LCHQ3
Width
24.0 m
Length
106.0 m
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Gerald
2025-02-11
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Latest News (1)
Coast Guard Performs MedEvac Operation Near Galveston
On the morning of September 10, 2017, a critical medevac operation took place approximately 40 miles southeast of Galveston. A 49-year-old crew member aboard the research vessel 'Oceanic Vega' was in distress, suffering from severe lower back pain and labored breathing. The situation prompted medical personnel aboard the vessel to notify the Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders at 4:15 a.m. Upon receiving the call for urgent assistance, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Houston was dispatched to the scene. They arrived at 6:50 a.m. and successfully hoisted the man from the vessel. The medical response team then transported him to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he was reported to be in stable condition as of 7:08 a.m. This operation highlights the swift and effective response of the Coast Guard in emergency medical situations on the water.
Frequently Asked Questions
🌊 Did Oceanic-Vega sink or have any sinking incidents?
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🤕 Were there any injuries or accidents on Oceanic-Vega?
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