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Global Mercy
Purpose-built hospital ship completed in 2022, described as the world's largest civilian hospital ship, with 6 operating rooms and crew capacity of 641.
Description
The Global Mercy is Mercy Ships' newest vessel and its first purpose-built ship. Completed in 2022 and described as the world's largest civilian hospital ship, it more than doubled the organization's capacity for free surgeries and training.
Key features
- 6 operating rooms for reconstructive surgery, tumor removal, cleft lip repair, orthopedic surgery and cataract removal
- 4 hospital wards and a screening room
- Radiology with X-ray and CT/MRI
- Simulation lab using virtual and augmented reality for training
- Dining hall serving up to 950 people per day
- Accommodation for 641 crew
Applications
- Field services in African port cities; since 2022 it has conducted 3 field services (Senegal and The Gambia, then Sierra Leone)
Specifications
| Operating rooms | 6 |
|---|---|
| Hospital wards | 4 |
| Crew capacity | 641 |
| Completed | 2022 |
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