Reviews & Ratings for the Stolt-Perseverance

On July 21, 2023, a dramatic medevac operation unfolded in the Gulf of Mexico, as the U.S. Coast Guard successfully rescued a 43-year-old woman suffering from symptoms of heat stroke. The incident occurred approximately 55 miles south of Lake Charles, Louisiana, when watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston received an urgent distress call at 3:03 p.m. A man reported via VHF-FM channel 16 that his wife was in need of immediate medical assistance while aboard their 22-foot pleasure craft. In response, the Coast Guard issued an urgent marine information broadcast. The 'Stolt Perseverance,' a nearby vessel, responded promptly, mooring next to the distressed craft to assist. The woman was safely transferred to the 'Stolt Perseverance,' where a physician on board provided critical medical aid. Following the transfer, a helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Houston deployed an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter to ensure the woman's safe transport to medical facilities. This swift action underlines the vital role Coast Guard operations play in maritime safety and emergency response.

On the evening of May 11, 2018, the United States Coast Guard executed a successful medevac operation for a 49-year-old crew member suffering from severe burns caused by venting steam aboard a chemical tanker located approximately 48 miles off the coast of Freeport. The urgent call for assistance came from the vessel's captain to Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders. In response, an aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Houston deployed an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter, swiftly reaching the site of the incident. The crew member was hoisted aboard the helicopter and subsequently transported to Scholes International Airport in Galveston, where medical personnel from the University of Texas Medical Branch were prepared to provide immediate care.