Geoff McGregor, NSRI East London station commander, said; “On Wednesday 27 July at 08h30 NSRI East London were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority following a request for medical assistance from the 300 meter bulk carrier TLEIADES reporting a 27 year old male crewman onboard suffering a suspected allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), 15 nautical miles off-shore of East London, in 2 meter swells and a 10 knot South Westerly wind.
“The ship is sailing from Brazil to Singapore.
“Our NSRI East London volunteers launched our deep-sea rescue craft LOTTO RESCUER accompanied by a Dynamic Ambulance Service paramedic and on arrival on-scene the sailor, an Indian National, was found to be in a satisfactory condition and he was transferred onto our sea rescue craft and brought to our sea rescue base in East London’s port and he has been transported to hospital by a Dynamic Ambulance Service ambulance in a stable condition.”
