The civilian vessel issued a man-overboard misery name. Responding to the decision, an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) Squadron 74, deployed on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) instantly started search and rescue (SAR) efforts.
The aircrew positioned the individual, lifted them by way of basket, and transported them to IKE. The civilian mariner was medically evaluated and handled aboard ship. The mariner was flown off ship for follow-on care ashore.
“Rendering help to distressed mariners is a mission that the whole provider strike group takes very significantly, and it’s simply the precise factor to do,” mentioned Rear Adm. Marc Miguez, commander, IKECSG, Provider Strike Group 2. “As proof of their coaching, the aircrew responded swiftly and professionally. We’re all the time ready.”
IKECSG is working within the U.S. fifth Fleet space of operations to help maritime stability and safety within the Center East area.
