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Injuries sustained during major evacuation of the high-speed catamaran St Malo off Jersey

D Lockey1, G Purcell-Jones, C T Davies

  • 1Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK.

Injury
|April 1, 1997
PubMed

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Emergency evacuation of 308 people from the M.V. St Malo catamaran followed a rock collision. Injuries included myocardial infarction and severe musculoskeletal trauma, necessitating operational interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Maritime Safety
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • The M.V. St Malo, a fast passenger catamaran, experienced a critical incident involving a rock collision.
  • The vessel sustained a severe list, prompting an immediate emergency evacuation of all 308 passengers and crew.
  • This incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in maritime evacuation procedures for high-speed vessels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the challenges encountered during the emergency evacuation.
  • To document the types and severity of injuries sustained by passengers and crew.
  • To identify areas for improvement in evacuation protocols for similar vessels.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of the emergency evacuation event.
  • Classification and tabulation of passenger and crew injuries.
  • Review of medical interventions required post-evacuation.

Main Results:

  • A total of 53 passengers sustained injuries, with 32 requiring hospital admission.
  • Injuries included one case of myocardial infarction and 31 cases of musculoskeletal trauma.
  • Eighteen patients underwent surgical operations for severe lower limb injuries.

Conclusions:

  • The evacuation highlighted significant challenges in managing mass casualty incidents on high-speed catamarans.
  • Recommendations include increasing the number of emergency exits and incorporating evacuation chutes for twin-hulled vessels.
  • Enhancements are crucial for improving safety and reducing injury severity in future maritime emergencies.

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