MAERSK OHIO

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Medevac off Galveston

The US Coast Guard medevaced a 20-year-old woman from the 'Maersk Ohio' 50 nautical miles off Galveston, Texas, on Aug 27, 2024. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received the medevac request at approximately 5 p.m. from the master of the vessel, that the Merchant Marine cadet had sustained an injury to her arm. The watchstanders transferred the case to the Coast Guard District 8 command center due to it being in the New Orleans area of responsibility. The district 8 watchstanders consulted with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac. An already-airborne Coast Guard Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter was diverted to conduct the medevac. The helicopter hoisted the patient and transported her to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in stable condition. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3888055/coast-guard-medevacs-20-year-old-from-vessel-50-miles-off-galveston-texas/