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KSED Conducts Medical Evacuation from Commercial Vessel

Published January 7, 2026, 15:02
KSED Conducts Medical Evacuation from Commercial Vessel

The Coordination Center for Search and Rescue (KSED) conducted a medical evacuation of a patient from a commercial vessel to Paphos General Hospital. The operation was activated at 11:45 and concerned a patient located on a ship 90 nautical miles south of Limassol. A helicopter from the 460 MED of the National Guard was used for the medical evacuation, with a specialized nurse from the Ambulance Service of the OKYPY. The patient was transported to Paphos General Hospital at 13:50 for further medical care. The operation was successful and the patient arrived safely at their destination.