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ChinaGoSmart CGS An alert message of a medical emergency requiring the evacuation of a crew from the Singapore-flagged oil tanker Eagle Veracruz was received from Information Fusion Centre, Indian Ocean Region on 13 June 2025.
On receipt of the information, Indian Navy's Seaking helicopter from INS Garuda, Kochi was immediately launched. Additionally, INS Sharda was also diverted to provide assistance in evacuation of the patient. Not withstanding poor visibility due to the prevailing monsoon and in absence of suitable landing spot, the Seaking undertook precise winching up operations of the patient.
The 41 year old Indian seafarer was successfully recovered from the vessel. On arrival at INS Garuda, the patient was safely transferred to a hospital at Kochi for further treatment.
