From:TheBahamasWeekly.com
APD Assistance for Hurricane Impacted Islands
By Arawak Port Developments
Oct 5, 2015 - 5:42:07 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - APD Limited, owners and operators of Nassau Container Port (NCP) have
expressed regret for the damages occasioned by the passage of Hurricane Joaquin and
have come up with a relief plan to assist islanders in the restoration process.
Mike Maura, President & CEO of APD Limited published the following statement:
“At APD, we were thankful that the Friday (October 2) morning news brought no
reports of deaths or serious injuries resulting from the passage of Hurricane Joaquin
through our southern islands. However, we were saddened to learn of the damage to
homes and other structures in Acklins, Long Island and elsewhere in our chain. The
Board and Executive of APD conferred and have decided unanimously to help in the
best way available to us through the facilities of Nassau Container Port.
“Out of deep concern for the comfort and security of our brothers and sisters in
the affected islands, APD will, for a specific period of time, facilitate the shipping of
qualifying goods from Nassau or transshipping through NCP to those islands that have
been most impacted by Joaquin. Members of the APD Executive team are currently
working out the specifics of our Relief Plan as regards duration of support and other
details.
“It is imperative to ensure that this process be properly regulated for greatest
benefit to those who have suffered loss. We are determined that our assistance will go
to those who need it most. In this regard, we are counting on The National Emergency
Management Agency (NEMA), the official management body in such crises, to play a
pivotal role in the approval of qualifying cargo to qualifying consignees.
All shipments
consigned to NEMA-designated consignees under the APD Relief Plan will not incur
NCP charges, provided the cargo is containerized and in gauge. Other cargo types may
have a cost, but we intend to work to keep such costs as manageable as possible.
“Our prayer is for the continued safety of all Bahamians and all visitors to our
islands and that our recovery from the impact of Hurricane Joaquin will be swift and
lastingly beneficial,” Mr Maura said.
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