The Seabourn Pursuit has delivered four tons of relief supplies to communities in Papua New Guinea that have een affected by Cyclone Maila during a stop in Alotau on May 11, according to the company.

The donation included essentials like fresh produce, non-perishable food items, sheets, towels and other supplies sourced from the ship.

The handover took place at the Alotau Provincial Wharf in Milne Bay, where local officials received the supplies.

The initiative was sparked by David Sinclair, an expedition professional with knowledge of the region, who brought the need to the ship’s attention.

“Expedition travel gives us the opportunity to connect with some of the world’s most remote communities, and when we learned about the impact Cyclone Maila had on the region, the team immediately wanted to find a way to help,” said Dominic Del Rosario, the vessel’s expedition leader.

“What began as a simple conversation quickly became a team effort, with the ship’s crew and staff coming together to contribute supplies that we hoped could make even a small difference for families recovering from the storm,” Del Rosario said.

Cyclone Maila was a Category 5 tropical cyclone and had devastated parts of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands in early April.

The storm has reportedly destroyed roads and buildings, triggered landslides and has caused severe flooding across low-lying and atoll communities.