SLN rushes seriously ill Indian from ashore for treatment

The Sri Lank Navy on Tuesday (29) moved a seriously ill Indian national from MV Empress after the vessel alerted the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, located at the Navy Headquarters.

Responding to their request, the Navy deployed Fast Attack Craft P 491 attached to the Eastern Naval Command to bring the patient ashore. After having picked up the patient, the naval craft proceeded towards the Trincomalee Harbour, while administering crucial first aid to the patient on board.

Subsequently, he was rushed to the General Hospital, Trincomalee, for medical attention.