Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Mumbai received information that one of the crew, named Yin Weigyang, onboard the research vessel had suffered a cardiac attack and required urgent medical attention. Communication was established with the vessel which was en-route from China to the United Arab Emirates and provided necessary telemedicine advice.
"Considering best feasible options for speedy evacuation and subsequent medical management, the patient was airlifted by an Advanced Light Helicopter MK-III, and was administered with first aid. He was later transferred to agent of the vessel for further medical management," it added.
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