CHRISTINA J

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Medevac in Goa

The Goa unit of the Indian Coast Guard successfully medevaced a crew member of the 'Christina J' off the coast of Goa. The 32-year-old Ervie Ferraren Dagpin, with a history of hepatitis, complained of occasional abdominal and upper back pain, and the ship relayed the distress message to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre on Aug 16, 2021. The Coast Guard operations team assisted the patient on call using available medical expertise and directed the vessel to start closing towards Goa. Meanwhile, the local agent and port control were informed and liaised for coordinating the medical evacuation of the man. The ship arrived at Mormugao anchorage on Aug 17 at 6 p.m. and was further shifted to the MPT jetty. The medical team of the Coast Guard Goa assessed the medical status, provided first aid and with the help of agents transported the patient to a civil hospital for further care.