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Royal Navy vessel HMS Trent arrived in Cayman waters on Friday, 5 July following the Official Assistance Request (OAR) made by Her Excellency the Governor Mrs. Jane Owen, on behalf of the National Hazard Management (NHM) Executive. The request was placed in preparation for Hurricane Beryl’s projected arrival to the islands’ shores. While in our area, the Cayman Islands Regiment and Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI), coordinated a tour for the ship’s personnel across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac to review the islands’ infrastructure, visit key points for deployment and analyse capabilities.

“It was a pleasure meeting with Lieutenant Commander Shelton and others to understand the specialisations of the crew members aboard HMS Trent. I am more than confident that although we were spared from Hurricane Beryl, their arrival was perfectly timed and allowed us a rare opportunity to build relationships with the crew for future recovery and restoration.” shared Governor Owen on her visit with the crew.
 

Key points of interest toured are listed below:

• Health Services Authority, Grand Cayman
• Faith Hospital, Cayman Brac
• H.M. Prison
• Hazard Management Cayman Islands
• CI Regiment compound
• Owen Roberts International Airport
• Port Authority Cayman Islands
• RCIPS Air Helicopter Operations

“The visit of the captain and crew of HMS Trent to the Cayman Islands highlights the vital importance of international collaboration in enhancing our national resilience. By maintaining strong partnerships such as these, we are better equipped to ensure public safety and respond effectively to major disasters. This engagement exemplifies our commitment to fostering cooperative relationships that bolster Cayman’s preparedness and fortify our capacity to protect and serve our communities." Hon. Sabrina Turner, Minister for Home Affairs