Humanitarian Vessel
Operating since early 2023, our Humanitarian Vessel, Motor Vessel (MV) DAWN, is a key component of our disaster response capabilities and enhances our capacity to support partners throughout the Caribbean.
Capabilities
MV DAWN is specifically configured to provide humanitarian and disaster support and will allow us to offer the following capabilities to our partners:
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Self-sufficient
Designed to support humanitarian activities without placing a burden on local resources
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Partner-oriented by design
Capable of hosting over 30 GSD mission staff and partners
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Connected
State of the art communications technology to support GSD and partner activities
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Mobile and flexible
Equipped with a range of embarked watercraft, vehicles, and a helideck to reach communities and support GSD and partner activities
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Maritime-specific capabilities
Focused on maritime access including bathymetric survey to provide seabed survey data to our partners.
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Potable water services
Producing, transporting, and off-loading bulk supplies of fresh water
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Aviation operations
Helideck operations including aircraft refueling and underslung load cargo transfers
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Heavy lift
Capable of transporting bulk commodities and containerized equipment enabling logistics support for GSD and partners
Future Visions
During 2024, the following capabilities will be added to DAWN’s profile:
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Marine survey and basic salvage operations
Underwater survey and dive capabilities to support opening access for humanitarian support
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Mission coordination
Offering a permanently configured mobile operations coordination facility for GSD, national emergency management associations, and partners
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Medical support
Onboard laboratory services and facilities to support response personnel
Interested in partnering with us?
Please get in touch with us if you are interested in learning more about partnering with GSD.
Global Support and Development (GSD) is a humanitarian organization whose mission is to rapidly respond to disasters in collaboration with at-risk communities and support them to prepare for future disasters.
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