After a pair of devastating earthquakes in southeastern Türkiye precipitated widespread destruction and left tens of millions of individuals requiring momentary shelters, many earthquake victims sought refuge in trains and maritime vessels, along with the tents and container cities offered by the federal government and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
One instance of lodging was a vessel named the MSC Aurelia that had docked in Hatay’s Iskenduren district and hosted earthquake survivors for the final three months.
According to the assertion made by MSC, the talked about ship anchored within the port of Iskenderun as a part of the assist and assist mobilization of group firms MSC, Medlog and Asyaport after the catastrophe in Türkiye and departed from the dock on Monday, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.
In the talked about interval, in coordination with the native authorities and the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the ship with over a thousand beds lent a hand to earthquake survivors by offering them with three meals a day and guaranteeing appropriate hygienic situations.
Through its affiliations, the vessel has procured medical provides, pediatric medicine, meals dietary supplements, hygienic supplies, meals and drinks, clothes and blankets and delivered them by way of Medlog Logistics to the gathering factors and subsequently to the earthquake survivors in places decided by the AFAD.
The Italian cooks onboard ready the meals for quite a few survivors whereas actions corresponding to cake and cookie-making have been organized for the youngsters on the deck. Additionally, the helicopter pad on the ship was remodeled into an open house for youngsters to play in.
In Ramadan, a fast-breaking dinner was held for earthquake victims with the participation of Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoğlu and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Fatih Dönmez. In addition, the ship’s Italian cooks additionally held fast-breaking meals for the earthquake victims exterior the ship throughout Ramadan.
Before the ship formally departed from Iskenderun, Captain Dumitru Rusu who had introduced the vessel to the Turkish port affected by the earthquake was handed a plaque of appreciation. The captain acquired his plaque from MSC Mersin Regional Manager Uğur Tosuner and Medlog Logistics Mersin Regional Manager Necati Mürşitoğlu in recognition of his invaluable help and devoted work throughout the earthquake restoration course of.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
