08 October 2025

Urgent medical evacuation operation at sea of a British traveller in north Cap de Fer/Skikda
     Within the framework of the humanitarian missions and efforts of the Naval Forces Command Coast - Guard units, related to human lives rescue at sea, and following the receipt by the National Center for Maritime Surveillance and Rescue Operations at sea of the Coast-guard National Service in October 8th, 2025 at 10:40am, of an urgent medical evacuation request from travellers’ transport ship crew called « SKY PRINCESS » bearing Bermuda flag coming from Italy heading to Spain, it is about about a 77 years old British traveller suffering from a dangerous health problem.
     Immediately, and in coordination with the Regional Center for Surveillance and Rescue Operations at sea Jijel/5th MR, a medical evacuation operation at sea was launched throughout the engagement of Research and Rescue Helicopter “AS-14” of the 560th Squadron of Research and Rescue Helicopters and after localising the ship (35) nautical miles in north Cap de Fer/Skikda, the British traveller was immediately evacuated El Hajar hospital/Annaba to receive the necessary treatment.

  

  

      This operation falls within the framework of the humanitarian missions of the Naval Forces Command Coast-guard units, which reflect the efforts and how careful they are in intervening in order to save human lives at sea in all circumstances.

   


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