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GW Maritime Medical Access Remote / Digital Service

Maritime Medical Access

24/7 emergency physician telemedicine for vessels via satellite or mobile links, with care planning and evacuation logistics.

Description

Emergency medical consultation for vessels anywhere in the world. Callers reach the Worldwide Emergency Communications Center (WECC) by phone, email or video and are connected to a board-certified emergency physician, who builds a care plan around the vessel's resources.

Key features

  • Available 24/7/365 by phone, email or video conference
  • Care plan matched to the vessel's training, equipment and transit time to definitive care
  • Complex cases are followed until resolution through a daily case-management list
  • Specialists from over 50 medical specialties can be added to the care team
  • Assistance with diversion, evacuation and repatriation logistics
  • Video conferencing allows face-to-face communication from equipped vessels

Applications

Shipping vessels, yachts, sailboats and expedition teams needing remote medical support at sea.

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