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Chief Engineer found dead in cabin

While the 'Delsa' was waiting for berth allocation at New Mangalore, the Chief Engineer was found dead in his cabin on June 18, 2022. The reason for his death was unknown. A post mortem was done on June 24, and the body was sent to Mumbai, from where it shall be sent to his hometown. A post mortem report was being awaited as of June 28.

Medevac off Cold Bay

A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew forward deployed to Cold Bay, Alaska, medevaced a man from the "Delsa" on Oct 19, 2017, 130 miles southeast from Cold Bay. Coast Guard Communications Detachment Kodiak watchstanders received a call from the captain of the Delsa at 7:30 p.m. stating that a 42-year-old crewman fell 20-feet from scaffolding and has possible back and hip injuries. The COMDET watchstanders notified District 17 command center watchstanders who then contacted the on-call District 17 flight surgeon. The flight surgeon directed the launch of the Jayhawk helicopter and crew deployed to Cold Bay to medevac the man. Once the helicopter and crew arrived to the scene, Chief Petty Officer Matt Laub, an aviation survival technician, and a rescue litter were lowered to the top deck of the Delsa. Laub was escorted by the Delsa’s crew to a narrow staircase where it led to the cargo hold. Laub stabilized the man on the rescue litter then proceeded to direct the 150-foot hoist of the man from the cargo hold to the helicopter. The Jayhawk helicopter crew hoisted the man at 10:45 p.m, and safely transported him to Cold Bay where he was transferred to commercial medical services. He was further transported to Anchorage, Alaska, for further medical care. Weather at the scene of the medevac was clear skies, 11mph winds, and seven-foot seas.