AFM rescues three crew members from oil tanker

AFM helicopter: file photo

On Monday evening, the Malta Rescue Coordination Centre coordinated the rescue of three crew members from onboard a 239 metres Crude Oil Motor Tanker who required medical assistance after having fallen unconscious due to being stuck in a hydrocarbon tank.

An Armed Forces of Malta Air helicopter was deployed to the area, with an Armed Forces of Malta Medical Officer on board, to conduct this rescue. All casualties were brought to Malta and handed over to medical staff for further attention.