HELPR-1

HELPR-1 provides a secure platform for servicing remote communities in the Pacific. During the past 2 years, she has focused on four core areas, all with the aim of supporting, strengthening, and improving daily life for residents in the outer islands of Vanuatu.

HELPR-1 carries 44 crew and deployment members comfortably, with capacity for up to 52 during emergency deployments. The 14-person marine crew includes two highly experienced international mariners and 12 Ni-Vanuatu crew members.

The vessel conducts health, preparedness and climate related programs day-to-day, but becomes a response platform for disasters when required.

The work of HELPR-1 would not be possible without the generous support of the Australian Government and a private donor.

During her first two years of operation, HELPR-1 visited every province three or more times annually and demonstrated its capability to provide services to each of the 63 populated islands in Vanuatu.