Kairos Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On January 10, 2020, the fishing vessel 'Sandettie', which had departed from Scheveningen on January 6, headed for the southern Bay of Biscay, made an unexpected diversion to Brest. This course change was prompted by the need to assist an injured Dutch sailor aboard. Upon arrival, the casualty was transferred from the trawler to the Quai Malbert, facilitated by the SNSM boat 'Notre-Dame-de-Rocamadour' from the Camaret station. The transfer was completed at approximately 4 p.m., and emergency firefighters promptly transported the injured sailor to Cavale Blanche hospital for further medical care. After ensuring the safety of the sailor, the 'Sandettie' resumed its journey. For further details, a French report with accompanying photos can be accessed here: https://www.letelegramme.fr/finistere/camaret-sur-mer/un-blesse-pris-en-charge-par-la-snsm-de-camaret-11-01-2020-12475411.php

On December 8, 2018, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the CROSS Jobourg received an emergency alert regarding a crew member aboard the fishing vessel 'Sandettie.' The individual had sustained knee and arm injuries following a fall while navigating the waters northwest of Fécamp. A collaboration was swiftly established among the CROSS, the Toulouse Maritime Medical Consultation Center (CCMM), and the Maritime Medical Coordination SAMU in Le Havre (76) to evaluate the situation. The initial decision was made to provide care on board the vessel. However, on December 9 at 7:45 a.m., the injured crew member continued to experience intense pain. Located 20 miles east of Barfleur, the crew reached out to CROSS Jobourg once again. Following further discussions, a medevac was deemed crucial. By around 8:10 a.m., a Cayman helicopter from the Navy stationed in Maupertus was dispatched. The injured man was successfully hoisted and transported to the Jacques Monod hospital center in Le Havre, arriving at 10:05 a.m. For detailed French reporting and accompanying photos, visit: https://www.premar-manche.gouv.fr/communiques-presse/evacuation-sanitaire-a-bord-d-un-bateau-de-peche-en-baie-de-seine.

On March 22, 2014, at 10 a.m., a crew member aboard the vessel 'Sandettie' required immediate medical attention and was successfully medevaced approximately 50 miles away from Batz Island. The individual was experiencing chest pain, prompting swift action from maritime rescue services. A helicopter from the French Navy's base in Lanvéoc conducted the medical evacuation, transporting the patient directly to a hospital in Brest for further treatment. This incident highlights the importance of prompt maritime medical response in the region.