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Mayday in the Atlantic: Fishing Vessel Needs Medical Assistance for Crew Member

 A distress call relayed by the United Kingdom Coastguard on February 21, 2024, seeks urgent medical assistance for a crew member aboard the fishing vessel Kings Bay.



Details of the Situation:

  • Date and Time: February 21, 2024, at 06:44 UTC
  • Location: 54°17.36'N 015°40.42'W (Atlantic Ocean)
  • Vessel: Fishing vessel Kings Bay (call sign: LCNN, MMSI: 258654000)
  • Medical Emergency: 57-year-old male crew member with suspected heart attack
  • Current Status: Kings Bay is heading eastward towards Ireland at 11 knots.

Call to Action:

The United Kingdom Coastguard urges any vessels in the vicinity of the Kings Bay who can provide medical assistance to proceed to the vessel and offer their help.

Important Notes:

  • The nature and severity of the crew member's medical condition are not known at this time.
  • Please refrain from sharing any information that could compromise the rescue efforts or identify individuals involved.
  • For updates, monitor official channels of the United Kingdom Coastguard.


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