Working Conditions Aboard the Sheng-Cheng-Hai

**Title: Successful Medivac Operation for Injured Crew Members Off El Hierro** On March 28, 2026, a maritime rescue operation was launched following a medevac request from the bulk carrier 'Sheng Chen Hai', which was navigating 370 nautical miles off the coast of El Hierro while en route from Yangzhou to Vila do Condo. The vessel urgently called for assistance after two of its crew members sustained injuries that rendered them unable to walk. In response, air traffic controllers guided the 'Sheng Chen Hai' towards El Hierro, advising the captain to establish communication with the International Radiomedical Center for evacuation protocols. Promptly coordinating the airlift, the search and rescue (SAR) team deployed the Helimer 201 helicopter and requested the support of the Sasemar 103 aircraft as a vital communications link. Both aircraft were mobilized and directed to converge at a designated rendezvous point, approximately 150 nautical miles from El Hierro. The injured crew members were reported to be stable but required the use of a stretcher for safe evacuation. As the Helimer 201 embarked on its mission to the rendezvous spot, it refueled before continuing its journey. At precisely 5:28 p.m., the helicopter successfully reported that both injured sailors were aboard, marking a critical milestone in the rescue operation. The Helimer 201 then returned to El Hierro, where it landed at 6:40 p.m. An ambulance was immediately dispatched to transport the evacuees to the hospital for further medical attention. Meanwhile, the Sasemar 103 confirmed its return to base at 7:20 p.m., following the successful culmination of the operation, which was expertly coordinated by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife. As for the bulk carrier 'Sheng Chen Hai', it resumed its voyage and is expected to arrive at Vila do Condo by April 6.