Philippine crew member in distress brought ashore safely

September 29, 2023 - 16:54

Previously, on September 28 afternoon, 51-year-old Rallos Rory Jerome, fell and struck his head into a metal wall, causing unconsciousness and a suspected traumatic brain injury, when his vessel DHT Sundarbans was en route from Huizhou port (China) to Singapore.

The victim on DHT Sundarbans was being transferred to Vessel SAR 412 of the Việt Nam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre. — VNA/VNS Photo

ĐÀ NẴNG — Vessel SAR 412 of the Việt Nam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre in Đà Nẵng on Friday has safely brought ashore a Philippine crew member who met with an accident at sea.

The victim has been transported to a hospital in the city for treatment. He is now out of danger and receiving further medical care.

The ship's captain contacted the centre to request emergency rescue measures for the victim.

Upon receiving this information, the centre immediately instructed the vessel to redirect its course towards Đà Nẵng, and simultaneously coordinated with relevant units to implement a rescue plan. It dispatched the specialised search and rescue vessel SAR 412 for duty. — VNS

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