Working Conditions Aboard the Seven-Arctic

On July 5, 2022, the United States Coast Guard conducted a successful medevac operation for a 34-year-old crew member aboard the 'Seven Arctic,' located 167 miles away from Marsh Island, Louisiana. The emergency was reported around 3 p.m. when the crew notified the watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans about a crewmate experiencing symptoms reminiscent of appendicitis. In response, team leaders at Coast Guard District Eight took charge of the situation, orchestrating a swift aerial rescue involving both the Coast Guard Aviation Training Center’s HC-144 Ocean Sentry and the MH-65 Dolphin from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans. The Ocean Sentry aircrew provided essential airborne support, facilitating communication between the Dolphin crew and District Eight watchstanders. Upon arrival at the scene, the Dolphin aircrew safely landed on the vessel and successfully transferred the affected crew member to University Medical Center in New Orleans, where he is currently reported to be in stable condition.