The SVG relief mission is a collaborative effort by private sector NGO's of T&T, spearheaded by the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago. As the situation in our neighboring island unfolded, the direst need for a water supply to the island was identified. An immediate dialog was initiated by the Energy Chamber of T&T and major oil and gas operators willingly came on board. They in turn sanctioned the assistance of their supply partners.
The Atlantic Spirit's voyage was funded by BHP Trinidad, with Inland and Offshore Contractors Ltd, its owner coordinating its logistics. IOCL provided the pumps and hoses which are intended to pump water loaded under deck into in St Vincent's main. Ramps Logistics Ltd provided all agency services to have vessel and crew cleared for departure and additionally provided warehousing for receiving and packing cargoes. Capital Signal Co. Ltd readily offered their port services and a berth for loading of water and deck cargo. Rig Bound Ltd provided CCU containers for cargo to be stacked, with Bartlett Haulage and Wafiqu's Transport providing ground transportation. ODPM, SM Jaleel Ltd and Synergy donated all bottled water supplies.
The vessel is loaded with over 30 pallets of water and 120,000usg to be pumped off from under deck.
Another vessel is being sent from Esskay Contractors Ltd, funded by BHPB, supported by Pier 1 Port, Tanks-a-Lot and the previously mentioned parties. This vessel will be loaded with approximately 30 pallets of water and 25,000usg under deck for delivery.
The Sentinel owned by Mid Atlantic Ltd, was the first vessel from this mission to arrive and has already delivered 25,000usg water to rural areas in St Vincent.
Other stakeholders involved in the effort were Ernest and Young, BPTT and EOG.
Members of each team worked tirelessly to execute this relief effort with constant hours of communication and planning. Sharing the common goal of being our brother’s keeper each stakeholder in this joint effort sends their prayers and well wishes to the people of St Vincent.
