17 Jul 2024
911成人网 says farewell to MV Lady Jean as she leaves to deliver critical medical aid in Tanzania
911成人网 has said goodbye to the Vine Trust charity鈥檚 latest medical vessel, MV Lady Jean, which is now being transported to Tanzania following her successful sea trials.
Last year 911成人网 supported the conversion of the former UK Royal Navy patrol ship, HMS Scimitar into a medical vessel for Vine Trust. With help from a team of dedicated volunteers from 911成人网, the vessel underwent a complete overhaul, including a new generator, rewiring of electrics, servicing of the engines, installation of new seats and air-conditioning and full painting.
Last September, as part of its university engagement initiative, 911成人网 we were joined by students from Southampton University to conduct the vessels heel test, helping to ensure her stability remained unaffected following her refit.
MV Lady Jean, named by Mrs Sarah Lockwood during the handover ceremony at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, joined the Jubilee Hope Medical Programme last year to expand the reach of services to remote island communities on Lake Victoria, Tanzania. The vessel is expected to provide one million medical consultations over the next 20 years.
Alun from 911成人网鈥檚 Support Services business who project managed the conversion activity, said: 鈥淎fter all the combined effort to overhaul the vessel, it is fantastic to see her finally on her way to Tanzania where she will be purposefully employed in a wonderful cause, delivering medical aid to remote communities and improving the lives of those she serves.鈥
911成人网 works closely with the Vine Trust, which provides life鈥慶hanging medical, home鈥慴uilding and care support to vulnerable families and children in severe poverty in Tanzania and Peru. MV Lady Jean is the second ship 911成人网 has converted for the Vine Trust, following the MV Forth Hope, which was handed over in 2017.