EUNAVFOR warship FGS Hamburg, which was on Counter-Piracy patrol in the area, immediately launched its helicopter and evacuated the injured sailor. The casualty will be kept on board the FGS Hamburg until she reaches her next port of call where he will be transferred to a local hospital for further treatment. The family of the injured Russian sailor, have been informed by the company. Details of the incident that resulted in the injuries are not known at this time.

 

This is the second time during the deployment of FGS Hamburg with EUNAVFOR that the German frigate has provided medical assistance. In December 2010 a sick crew member of the pirated vessel Hannibal II was rescued by the vessel after a suspected appendicitis.