CG medevacs distressed seaman

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard medically evacuated a 59-year-old Russian crewman from the motor vessel Asphalt Sailor on May 13 near Dauphin Island, Ala. Vessel operations reported the crewman was experiencing symptoms of heart arrhythmia. Coast Guard Sector Mobile, Ala., launched a CG Station Dauphin Island response boat and crew embarked and transferred the crewman in good condition to awaiting emergency services on Dauphin Island. (Source: Coast Guard 05/14/18)