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Sick crew member evacuated by helicopter from ship 20 miles off Gran Canaria

Maritime Rescue coordinated the helicopter rescue of a sailor from the 'Star Hansa' vessel for hospital transfer.

Generic image of a rescue helicopter over the sea near a ship.
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Generic image of a rescue helicopter over the sea near a ship.

A sick crew member aboard the 'Star Hansa' vessel was evacuated by helicopter on Friday afternoon approximately 20 miles east of Gran Canaria.

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (CCS) in Las Palmas received the medical assistance request from the Norwegian-flagged ship and deployed the necessary resources for the operation.
The Helimer 205 helicopter traveled to the ship's position to carry out the evacuation of the affected individual.
Subsequently, the crew member was transported to the Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín University Hospital to receive the required medical attention.

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