A Boat of Maritime Administration took part in the rescue of a drowning Russian national near Varna
05.08.2016
DG "Emergency and rescue activities" in the Executive Agency "Maritime Administration" has provided a boat to rescue a drowning Russian national near the breakwater of Varna. The rescue operation was conducted jointly with representatives of DG "Fire Safety and Population Protection".
At 0:20 am. on August 5 at the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center was received a signal from telephone 112 for a woman in trouble near the breakwater in Varna. The diver, who was at place of the incident, has needed an extra help because of the difficult access to the concrete structure in the water. The crew which was on duty, has reacted immediately and at 0:40 am. the suffering woman was brought on board the boat, then transported to Morska Gara. The injured Russian national at the visible aged of 40 years was taken over by the previously called Emergency team.
Since 1 June in the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre have been received 31 signals for people in trouble in the water. 10 of the rescue operations since the beginning of the summer tourist season necessitated the use of a boat, while during the other incidents the staff of the center has reacted cooperating through a joint coordination with the Border Police or the temporary water facilities along the coast.
Emergency teams of Maritime Administration rescue average 80 people a year. |