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On March 14, 2023, at approximately 9:41 a.m., the CROSS Corsen responded to a distress call regarding an emergency aboard the cargo vessel 'Palladium.' The ship, which was making its way from Ust Luga to Port Said, experienced a formidable wave incident while situated 40 nautical miles northwest of Ouessant. A crew member sustained severe injuries on the foredeck, leading to a critical situation as he became unconscious and suffered from cardio-respiratory arrest. The urgency of the situation prompted the CROSS Corsen to deploy an NH90-Caiman helicopter from the Lanvéoc-Poulmic naval air base, which took off at 10:20 a.m., carrying a medical professional. The helicopter arrived on the scene at 10:44 a.m., where the medical team was swiftly hoisted aboard the 'Palladium.' Despite multiple efforts to revive the sailor, a Filipino national, he was tragically pronounced dead at 11:32 a.m. This incident highlights the inherent dangers faced by maritime crews and the rapid response of emergency services in critical situations.