Working Conditions Aboard the Selena-Atk

On March 28, 2024, an urgent medevac operation unfolded off the coast of Huelva when the vessel 'Selena ATK' called for immediate assistance following a crew member's accident onboard. The JRCC of Salvamento Marítimo swiftly deployed the rescue vessel 'Guardamar Polimnia' to assist the vessel, which was making its way from Carteya Guadrarranque to Huelva. However, due to hazardous sea conditions, initial attempts to transfer the injured crew member were halted for safety reasons. In light of this, the SAR helicopter Helimer 223 was dispatched to carry out a safe hoist of the victim. The crew member was subsequently flown to Jerez Airport, where an ambulance awaited to transport him to the hospital for further medical attention.