The MSC Group and the MSC Foundation have organized urgent relief efforts in support of the Government of Jamaica’s humanitarian response for those affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises’s executive chairman and chair of the MSC Foundation executive committee, said: “We are deeply committed to supporting the people of Jamaica as they respond to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa.”

“Through the coordinated delivery of essential resources with our local partners, we are working to bring relief to affected communities and provide critical supplies to those in need,” added Vago.

The company said in a press release that with operational backing from MSC Cruises, the Divina transported 3,360 gallons of bottled water and 264 tarpaulins to Jamaica, arriving in Ocho Rios on November 11.

According to the company, these items will help meet immediate needs for safe water and shelter materials identified by relief agencies.

The foundation, with support from MSC, has also committed to providing ocean transport for 12 containers of relief supplies from the United States and donated 14 containers to support local non-profits involved in aid efforts (Food For The Poor and the RG Cares Foundation) with aid distribution and storage.

In addition, further efforts are being mobilized in support of the national response.