Crew aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley medevaced an injured researcher from a Chinese vessel on Sept. 23, 15 miles from Nome.
The Chinese national aboard the Xue Long, who was conducting research in the Arctic Ocean when the accident occurred, was transferred to Nome for medical services.
Coast Guard District 17 command center watchstanders received a relay notification from a Coast Guard liaison to China about the incident and directed the Xue Long to travel to 15 miles offshore from Nome, where the Coast Guard conducted the medevac.
“Cooperation between the Coast Guard, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection contributed to the success of the medevac,” said Rear Adm. Michael McAllister, Coast Guard District 17 commander. “Partnerships and international cooperation are integral to the Coast Guard’s responsibilities for ensuring safe, secure and environmentally responsible maritime activity in U.S. Arctic waters.”
