The Fermita: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced a crew ember from the 'Fermita' about 240 nautical miles southwest of Unalaska on Feb 5, 2025. A rescue coordination center in Norway contacted the Coast Guard on Feb 4 at around 7 p.m. , requesting assistance for the patient who showed signs of a stroke. A MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew was sent the next morning to hoist the man from the 6vessel. An HC-140 Hercules airplane crew assisted the helicopter team, providing communication during the mission. The patient was taken to Cold Bay, where they were transferred to Anchorage on a LifeMed flight for further medical attention.