The Turaco: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On February 25, 2017, the Indian Coast Guard's Andaman and Nicobar region responded swiftly to a call for medical assistance from the tanker 'Afra Hawthorn'. The vessel, which was traveling from Egypt to Tanjung Pelepas, was located approximately 45 nautical miles southwest of Campbell Bay. A crew member named Tejinder Singh was experiencing severe abdominal pain and related health issues, prompting the urgent need for a medevac. A Coast Guard interceptor boat was promptly dispatched from Campbell Bay to carry out the evacuation. Meanwhile, a medical officer from the Coast Guard provided tele-medical support to assess and stabilize the patient’s condition. At 11:50 a.m., the evacuation team successfully retrieved Tejinder Singh from the tanker and administered first aid on site. Upon arrival back at Campbell Bay, the patient was transferred to the Primary Health Centre for additional medical care, where reports indicated that he was in stable condition. This operation highlights the Indian Coast Guard's commitment to ensuring the safety and health of seafarers in the region.

In a notable transaction within the maritime industry, clients of Hellenic Tankers, based in Greece, have successfully acquired the Aframax tanker BRITISH HAWTHORN. This vessel, with an impressive deadweight tonnage of 106,000 and built in 2003 at Tsuneishi, Japan, has been sold for a substantial price of $15 million. The sale underscores the ongoing demand for quality tankers in the global shipping market.