ALGOMA VALUE

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Medevac to Bermuda

The "Algoma Value", enroute from Colombia to Nova Scotia, diverted to Bermuda to drop off a crew member after the 33-year-old Indian national suffered an electric shock while using a grinder onboard. The RCC Bermuda received an urgent call from the ship management when the bulk carrier was located 320 nm north of Bermuda, reporting the need for medical evacuation of the man. The ship had already sought medical advice from CIRM Roma [Centro Internazionale Radio Medico], who advised vessel to alter course for Bermuda. Logistics were put in place for patient transfer via the Pilot Boat St George in the early morning of Jan 21, 2018, and onward transit to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. At 8:56 a.m. the injured crew member was successfully transferred ashore via pilot boat, and his ship continued towards its next port of call in Nova Scotia.