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In an urgent maritime operation, the oil tanker "Tower Bridge" made an unexpected diversion to Bermuda to assist a crew member in distress due to a suspected hernia. The incident occurred on February 4, 2017, when the vessel's captain alerted the RCC Bermuda at 11:19 a.m. about the medical situation onboard. The tanker, which had departed Port Arthur with a total of 25 crew members, was en route to FOS, France, when the medical emergency arose. To ensure a smooth operation, local logistics were promptly organized, including the appointment of a shipping agent and the arrangement of an ambulance to meet the vessel upon arrival. The pilot boat, "St. George," was actively involved in the operation, aiding in the transfer of the patient. By around 5 p.m., the crew member was successfully disembarked and transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. For more details and images, visit the comprehensive report at http://bernews.com/2017/02/oil-tanker-diverts-to-bermuda/