Ea-Chara

The US Coast Guard medevaced a crew member from the 'Ea Chara' 85 nautical miles off Oahu on July 19, 2025. The JRCC Honolulu watchstanders received a phone call on July 17 at around 3:30 p.m. from the Eastaway Ship Management about an injured crew member on the ship, which was approximately 1,000 nautical miles northeast of Oahu. The 41-year-old man, had had suffered a fracture to his arm and a possible head injury. After conferring with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac, the watchstanders established regular communications with the vessel to monitor the patient's status, as the 'Ea Chara' proceeded toward Oahu. On JKuly 19 at 7:20 p.m, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from the Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point successfully hoisted the man and transported him to the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay. Honolulu Fire Department emergency medical services transferred the patient to the Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu for further medical care. n stable condition. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4250151/coast-guard-medevacs-crew-member-from-cargo-ship-offshore-oahu/