The HMS Ocean is headed to Anguilla after its first stop today in the British Virgin Islands. Both neighbouring territories were ravaged by the destructive forces of Hurricane Irma two weeks ago.
Described as the Flagship of The Royal Navy, HMS Ocean arrived loaded with 650 personnel and 60 tonnes of aid including construction equipment and other essential materials such as hygiene kits and water purification tablets.
Commanding Officer of HMS Ocean, Captain Robert Pedre Royal Navy, has been quoted as saying, “We bring tonnes of aid, significant air and surface lift capacity and hundreds of highly skilled personnel including engineers, logisticians and medical professionals drawn from all three Services. My Ship‘s Company and embarked forces are highly trained and we are ready to make a real difference.”