(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) The US aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman provided assistance to the Marshall Islands-flagged merchant vessel C Elephant in the Sea of Oman recently after receiving an emergency notification of a mariner in distress.
According to a US Navy release, the vessel was operating approximately 130 miles from USS Harry S Truman when the aircraft carrier was informed of the request for medical assistance. A helicopter and medical team attached to the embarked Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 7 was launched to assist in evacuating the mariner.
''The crew performed exceptionally well,'' said Cmdr Brian Knowles, commanding officer of HSC-7. ''This was an extremely challenging litter hoist under low light conditions off a civilian-flagged oil tanker. The teamwork between the air and medical departments was outstanding.''
After a brief stop to USS?Harry S Truman for fuel, an additional medical assessment and medical supplies, the helicopter continued to Oman where the mariner was received by an ambulance and taken to hospital for further treatment.
''We welcome the opportunity to provide assistance when needed,'' said Capt Bob Roth, USS Harry S Truman's commanding officer. ''My hat is off to the crew. We were able to monitor their flight closely and the video of their rescue shows the great skill of their pilots and bravery of the rescue crew.''
Rear Adm Kevin Sweeney, commander, USS Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group, cited the event as an example of how teamwork is important in the maritime environment.
''Teamwork is key to everything we do out here but especially in situations like this one where we can help someone who was clearly in need of immediate assistance.'' he said. The Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations in the US 5th Fleet area of responsibi
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