The Global Mercy, the most advanced medical vessel of the NGO Mercy Ships, has completed its technical stop at the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz and is now on its way to Freetown, Sierra Leone. This overhaul has been key to ensure its operability during the next ten months, in which up to 2,310 free surgeries are expected to be performed on board.
Global Mercy passes technical review
During the stay at the shipyard in Cádiz, Navantia’s technical team carried out an overhaul that included improvements to the propulsion systemThe ship’s propulsion system, replacement of anodes, overhaul of auxiliary equipment such as ventilators and azipods, and improvements in spaces such as the galley, dining rooms and surgical areas. Bio-sanitary tanks were also cleaned and a new condenser was installed next to service cranes.
In addition, an emergency drill was emergency drill was also carried out with the joint participation of the ship’s crew, medical personnel and the shipyard’s industrial safety teams. with the joint participation of the ship’s crew, health personnel and the shipyard’s industrial safety teams. This action made it possible to evaluate response protocols in critical situations, reinforcing the preparedness of all those involved.
Return to humanitarian service
The NGO Mercy Ships, with more than four decades of experience, has maintained a strong collaboration with Navantia since the early 2000s. This new call reaffirms the confidence in the Spanish shipyard for themanagement of complex technical shutdowns on large-scalehumanitarian vessels.
With its departure from Cadiz, the Global Mercy refocuses its operation on strengthening the Sierra Leonean healthcare system through surgical interventions and training programs for local professionals. Its mission reinforces the international commitment to equitable access to health care in vulnerable regions of the African continent.
Source and main photo: Navantia
Internal photo: Mercy Ships
