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During their stay in the island the crew of the ship had engaged in a number of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief activities together with their local counterparts to assist communities affected by the recent weather calamity.
They also participated in a wide range of programmes organized by the Navy including several training engagements and HA/DR drills to assist Navy personnel aware of when faced with disaster situations.