Busan Coast Guard Urgently Transports Emergency Patient Near Namoe Port Sea Area

Rescue of Patients with Respiratory Distress and Abdominal Pain

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Yoseop] The Busan Maritime Police Agency announced on the 2nd that at around 7:20 PM on the 31st of last month, they urgently transported Filipino crew member B (58, male), who was aboard cargo ship A, to a nearby hospital from the waters near Busan Namoe Port.

According to the Busan Maritime Police, ship A is a Panama bulk carrier with a tonnage of 39,737 tons, carrying 22 people on board. Around 6 PM on the 21st of last month, it departed from Lianyungang, China, and at approximately 3:53 PM on the 31st, while passing 17.5 km southeast of Songjeong Port, crew member B complained of breathing difficulties and abdominal pain. The ship's navigator requested rescue through Busan VTS to the Busan Maritime Police situation room.

Upon receiving the report, the Busan Maritime Police dispatched a patrol vessel to the scene and handed over crew member B to a 119 ambulance, which immediately transported him to a nearby hospital.

At the time of rescue, crew member B complained of breathing difficulties and abdominal pain but was in a stable condition without life-threatening symptoms. He is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

Around 7:20 PM on the 31st of last month, the Busan Coast Guard urgently transported Filipino crew member B, who was aboard cargo ship A near Busan Namoe Port, to a nearby hospital. (Photo by Busan Coast Guard)

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