Injured Crewmembers MedEvaced from Liftboat Fire in Gulf of Mexico

Two crewmembers were injured in a fire aboard a U.S.-registered liftboat in the Gulf of Mexico, leading to a medevac operation coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The incident occurred on the Laredo Offshore Services’ liftboat Brazos, prompting a distress call at 7:53 p.m. The Coast Guard dispatched a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Air Station New Orleans to conduct the medevac approximately 40 miles offshore from Marsh Island, La. The injured men were hoisted aboard the helicopter and transported to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, La., where they received medical attention.

Fortunately, the fire was extinguished, and there were no reports of pollution resulting from the incident. The Coast Guard is currently investigating the cause of the fire. The swift response of the Coast Guard and the successful medevac operation highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and coordination in maritime incidents. The safety and well-being of crewmembers aboard vessels in the Gulf of Mexico remain a top priority for both the Coast Guard and offshore service providers like Laredo Offshore Services.

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