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Medical Evacuation from Commercial Vessel South of Limassol

Published January 7, 2026, 14:13
Medical Evacuation from Commercial Vessel South of Limassol

On January 7th, 2026, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) activated the National Search and Rescue Plan 'NEARCHOS' to medically evacuate a patient from a commercial vessel located 90 nautical miles south of Limassol. A helicopter from the 460 MED of the National Guard was mobilized, carrying a specialized nurse from the Ambulance Service of the OKYPY. The patient was transported to Paphos General Hospital for further medical care.