Reviews & Ratings for the Us-Govt-Vessel

On January 13, 2026, a U.S. Navy MH-60 Knighthawk helicopter crew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) effectively conducted a medical evacuation for a crew member aboard the vessel 'Decisive'. This operation was part of a meticulous collaboration between HSC-25 and the watch team at the U.S. Coast Guard Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam (JRSC). The request for evacuation was initiated by the 'Decisive's' captain on January 12 at around 10:10 a.m. LT when a 60-year-old U.S. national aboard the vessel exhibited signs consistent with a heart attack. Given that the ship was located over 400 nautical miles from Guam, well beyond the operational range of hoist-capable aircraft, the JRSC Guam team sprung into action. They quickly coordinated with the ship's crew to gather essential medical documentation and activate a quick-response checklist. A communication protocol was established wherein the submarine crew would maintain contact every four hours, ensuring continuous updates regarding the patient’s condition. Furthermore, HSC-25’s flight surgeon was informed for medical advice, while the vessel was directed to navigate closer to Guam for a timely evacuation. The HSC-25 team launched the Knighthawk helicopter, successfully hoisting the ill crew member at 11:45 a.m., approximately 110 nautical miles offshore. The patient was then safely transported to Naval Hospital Guam, where he received further medical attention in stable condition. For more details along with photographs, visit the official report at the U.S. Coast Guard Press Releases.