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Ship unloading in Vung Tau after water ingress in engine room
The MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company released a statement on the incident aboard the 'MSC Hermes III' on Sep 22, explaining that the evacuation of the ship was a precautionary response to a water ingress in the engine room about 186 miles east of Vietnam. The master of the vessel had ordered the crew to abandon the vessel as a precaution. The crew returned to the ship on an unspecified date. The crew member who fell and sustained a head injury on Sep 28, as the vessel was approaching the Vung Tau port, was meanwhile recovering well. The ship remained berthed in Vung Tau as of Oct 2, where an incident investigation and subsequent repairs were being carried out, as well as cargo discharge. The company’s online system showed the vessel scheduled to depart on Oct 3 and proceeding to Singapore and then Hong Kong.
Mystery about abandonment of container ship
The 'MSC Hermes' was docked at the Phu My Port on Sep 29, one day after the Vietnamese authorities had responded to an emergency on board approximately 30 nautical miles northeast of Vung Tau Ward (Ho Chi Minh City). The Vietnam MRCC had received an urgent call for aid by the captain, who advised that a 30-year-old member of the crew, who had returned on board after abandoning ship, had suffered a work-related accident, that had resulted in a severe head injury from a fall. The victim had been experiencing from unusual symptoms, vomiting, and unconsciousness. His condition was assessed as serious and potentially life-threatening, requiring urgent medical assistance. The 'SAR 272' had reached the container ship on Sep 29 at 1:30 a.m. After providing initial medical assistance, the victim was removed and arrived in Ho Chi Minh City at 6:30 a.m., where he was transferred to a hospital. It was suspected the man might have inhaled toxic gas. Report with photos: https://moc.gov.vn/en/news/97141/urgent-rescue-of-an-international-ship-s-crew-member-injured-in-a-workplace-accident-in-vietnamese-waters.aspx
Crew member medevaced after inhaling chemical fumes
One crew member of the 'MSC Hermes III' was brought ashore for emergency treatment after inhaling chemical fumes and losing consciousness on Sep 28. The Vietnamese MRCC received an emergency assistance request from the MSC Vietnam Co., Ltd., after the crew member likely inhaled chemical fumes while working on board. The victim then vomited and lost consciousness. Given the severity of the situation, which was life-threatening for the victim, the ship issued a distress call in pos. 10°30.452' N 108°10.478' E, under tow to the Vung Tau buoy area for repairs. The Ho Chi Minh City Border Guard Command coordinated with the Region III MRCC, which initiated a rescue plan and contacted medical advisors to assist in the victim's care, while awaiting the arrival of the special forces. At 9:15 p.m. the rescue vessel 'SAR 272', stationed in Ho Chi Minh City, was dispatched to carry out the operation. To ensure emergency medical care, two paramedics from the Ho Chi Minh City Border Guard Agency were assigned to the vessel. Throughout the mission, the rescue teams maintained coordination with the 'MSC Hermes III', as well as with relevant authorities and units. After being brought ashore, the victim was handed over to the authorities for further examination, care, and medical treatment. Report with photos: https://tienphong.vn/cuu-thuyen-vien-tau-nuoc-ngoai-nguy-kich-ngoai-khoi-nghi-ngo-doc-khi-hoa-chat-post1880521.tpo
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