SUR ESTE 707

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Medevac off Trelew

The Argentine Naval Prefecture carried out the medical evacuation of a crew member aboard the "Sur Este 707" 87 kilometers from the Almirante Marcos Zar airport in Trelew, on Feb 4, 2024. The captain of the ship alerted the Argentine Maritime Authority about the situation of one of the crew members, a 58-year-old man from South Korea, who was experiencing breathing difficulties and severe chest pains. After a radio consultation with an Air Force doctor, the need to urgently evacuate the crew member to provide him with immediate medical attention was determined. The Prefecture deployed specially trained personnel, who boarded the helicopter at the Comodoro Rivadavia airport. Despite unfavourable weather conditions, a precise lowering maneuver of the medical basket was carried out, allowing the crew member to be hoisted successfully. The arrival of an ambulance was coordinated to transfer the patient to the Trelew Sanatorium, where he would receive specialized medical care. Report with photos: https://lu17.com/contenido/53017/aeroevacuaron-a-un-tripulante-en-una-arriesgada-maniobra

Sur Este 707 investigated regarding suspected safety breaches

The "Sur Este 707" was investigated in Timaru over allegations of safety breaches, excessive hours for its 21 Indonesian crew and falsified crew time records. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment started an investigation after the issues were raised by a Ministry for Primary Industries fishery observer on the vessel. Staff from Immigration New Zealand (INZ), the Labour Inspectorate, police and Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) visited the vessel in the morning of Feb 4, 2013. The MNZ took immediate steps to ensure the vessel's future safe operation.