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In a commendable display of maritime safety and quick response, the US Coast Guard executed a medevac operation on August 10, 2016, rescuing a 45-year-old Indian citizen from the cargo ship 'Andromeda Voyager'. The vessel was located approximately 12 miles south of Oahu at the time of the incident. On August 6, at 11 a.m., crew members aboard the Andromeda Voyager alerted the Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center about a fellow crewmember exhibiting symptoms indicative of a heart attack. Originating from Southeast Asia, the Andromeda Voyager was on a journey spanning 1,438 miles to the U.S. when it decided to alter its course towards Honolulu for medical assistance. Following a consultation with a Coast Guard flight surgeon, the vessel was advised to proceed to Honolulu while ensuring the patient's stability. As the man's condition deteriorated, it was concluded that a quicker medical evacuation would be necessary once the vessel was 14 miles off the coast of Oahu. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter team, launched from the Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point at 5:45 a.m., successfully conducted a hoist operation at 6:35 a.m., retrieving the patient. On arrival, he was met by emergency medical personnel and subsequently transported to Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, where he was reported to be in stable condition. For further details, including photos and video, visit: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2873506/