Reply to ST's Query on the Search and Rescue Operations Conducted on 19 and 20 Jul 2021

The RSAF responded to two separate Search and Rescue operations on 19 and 20 Jul 2021. On both occasions, a Super Puma helicopter was activated.

On 19 Jul, the RSAF evacuated a crew member on board a commercial vessel, about 100 km off the coast of Singapore. The crew member was experiencing sudden memory loss and had no immediate history of trauma.

On 20 Jul, the RSAF evacuated a crew member on board another commercial vessel, about 3km off the coast of Singapore. The crew member was experiencing chest pain. 

Both were sent to the Singapore General Hospital, where they are reportedly conscious and in stable condition.

On average, the RSAF responds to about two Search and Rescue activations per month. A team of RSAF air crew, ground crew and medical personnel are on standby 24/7 in order to respond swiftly for life-saving missions whenever called upon.