LOURDES

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Medevac off Oman

Two warships came assist an injured crew member of the 'Lourdes' off the coast of Oman in the morning of Nov 9, 2020. The French frigate 'Jean Bart' and the Japanese destroyer 'Ariake' were called to conduct the emergency operation, which saw medical personnel from both vessels assist the Indian m´national who had a suspected head injury. At 0100Z (0400 local time), a Japanese medic provided immediate assistance on board the 'Lourdes', before coordinating with the French warship to arrange a medical evacuation by Panther helicopter. The two teams worked together to stabilize the patient, who was later medevaced to receive treatment at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital in Oman. The Japanese ship was conducting counter-piracy operations in the region at the time of the call, as part of Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Combined Task Force 151 (CTF 151). Report with photo: https://www.marinelink.com/news/french-japanese-warships-aid-injured-483171

Sold in package deal

Sold with Cape Esmeralda for $ 6m enbloc to undisclosed buyers - SS/DD 10/2019