British Naval Ship Pledges Assistance to Montserrat for the Hurricane Season

The captain of the British naval ship HMS Mounts Bay has assured Montserratians that it is capable of giving assistance in hurricane and disaster relief.

Captain Peter Nigel Selby says the ship can be in Montserrat within twelve hours after a hurricane strikes.

Speaking to reporters onboard his ship on Wednesday he noted that part of their response is to restore critical services.

Captain of the British naval ship HMS Mounts Bay Peter Nigel Selby

The ship, which arrived here on Wednesday, will engage in a number of activities.

These include an emergency response exercise at Little Bay, training and an agricultural survey.