Reviews & Ratings for the Ubc-Takoradi

On April 10, 2018, a heroic nighttime rescue operation unfolded in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 175 nautical miles northeast of Puerto Rico. The U.S. Coast Guard's MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew successfully conducted a medical evacuation for a 20-year-old crewmember aboard the bulk carrier "Bunun Hero." The distress call was received at 5 p.m. on April 9 from the vessel, which was traveling from Colon to Brunsbüttel and had an estimated time of arrival of April 20. The crewmember suffered severe injuries, including multiple broken bones and a head injury, following a fall from a crane on the ship. Initially, the "Bunun Hero" was located 525 nautical miles northeast of Puerto Rico, presenting a challenge since the distance exceeded the operational range of available rescue helicopters. In response, Coast Guard Sector San Juan instructed the ship to alter its course toward Puerto Rico to facilitate a quicker medevac. A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk crew, stationed in Great Inagua, Turks and Caicos, repositioned to Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen in Puerto Rico, ready for the ship’s arrival. Meanwhile, the rescue mission involved deploying a rescue swimmer and a basket to stabilize the injured crew member. Additionally, a HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft crew from Coast Guard Air Station Miami provided crucial aerial support throughout the operation. After safely hoisting the patient aboard the helicopter with the assistance of the ship's crew, the injured individual was transported to Isla Grande Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Emergency Medical Service personnel were waiting on the ground and swiftly transferred the patient to the “Centro Médico” Hospital for urgent medical care. This operation showcases the dedication and quick response of the U.S. Coast Guard in safeguarding lives at sea.

In a dramatic rescue operation, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter successfully medevaced an injured Chinese crewmember from the bulk carrier Bunun Hero late Tuesday night. The incident unfolded in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 175 nautical miles northeast of Puerto Rico. The call for assistance was made to Coast Guard watchstanders in San Juan around 5 p.m. on Monday. The vessel, a Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier measuring 587 feet in length, reported that a crewmember had suffered multiple broken bones and a head injury after falling from a crane onboard. At the time of the incident, the Bunun Hero was navigating towards Europe, positioned about 525 nautical miles northeast of Puerto Rico, which placed it outside the immediate range for local rescue helicopters. The timely intervention of the Coast Guard exemplifies the critical role of maritime safety and emergency response in international waters.