Westpac chopper flies to aid of cruise ship Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 22, 2024 The patient was stabilised aboard the cruise ship and transported to hospital. ON Saturday 20 April, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service was tasked by NSW Ambulance to respond to a cruise ship approximately 20 nautical miles east of Newcastle. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au A man on the ship was suffering from a medical condition that required a NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic and NSW Health doctor to be winched onto the vessel. The patient was stabilised before he was winched into the helicopter and transported to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. The Aircrew and medical team praised the ship’s company for their role in ensuring this mission could be undertaken safely to allow the patient to receive the medical treatment required.
