A Guyanese rescue swimmer was part of a multinational crew that carried out a medical evacuation offshore Guyana on May 24, following a suspected cardiac emergency aboard a vessel, according to Omni Helicopters Guyana Incorporated.
The company said the patient was safely transferred to Ogle Airport for continued medical treatment after the offshore extraction was completed.
According to OHI Guyana, the Guyanese rescue swimmer played a key role during the hoist operation.
“This mission was made possible by a highly coordinated, multinational team: two Brazilian pilots, one British hoist operator, one Trinidadian paramedic, and one Guyanese rescue swimmer, whose expertise during the hoist operation ensured a safe recovery,” the company stated in a LinkedIn post published May 25.
Omni did not indicate the name of the Guyanese rescue swimmer.
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OHI Guyana said the emergency response demonstrated the company’s operational readiness and focus on safety during offshore operations supporting Guyana’s oil and gas sector.
“The swift response underscores our readiness and operational excellence, always placing safety and life preservation at the center of everything we do,”the company noted.
The company also praised the teamwork behind the operation, describing the mission as “a true expression of our Omni Way culture, that includes collaboration, safety, and care, demonstrating that, for us, every life matters.”
OHI Helicopters has been operating in Guyana since January 2023, providing aviation support services to ExxonMobil, the operator of the prolific Stabroek Block.
The company places strong emphasis on training opportunities and has over the years been dedicated to offering internships to students at the Art Williams & Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School at Ogle.
