Foss Maritime states it has actually been acquired by the united state Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency to sustain the alleviation and also reconstructing initiatives in Puerto Rico and also the UNITED STATE Virgin Islands adhering to the destruction triggered by Hurricane Irma and also Hurricane Maria.

Three lodging vessels are being made use of and also will certainly function as drifting resorts, supplying risk-free real estate and also cozy dishes for -responders. With these vessels, Foss will certainly have the ability to assist feed and also momentarily home 729 individuals.

“We have the ability and the commitment to serve the wide range of needs of hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and are prepared to offer additional services, as needed, to FEMA and other federal agencies throughout all relief efforts,” stated Will Roberts, Foss CCO.

“For Foss, this type of project is at the heart of what we do. We are glad to do our part to help the families affected by this devastating disaster by enlisting the skills of our finest operators and providing needed equipment,” he stated.

“Foss has deployed a multiple disciplined team consisting of operations, fleet engineering, project management, safety, marine assurance, supply chain, legal and finance,” a declaration from the business stated.

Foss sibling business, Tropical Shipping and also Tote Maritime Puerto Rico, use 42 staff members in Puerto Rico and also 115 in the UNITED STATE Virgin Islands.

Elsewhere, pictures flowing on-line reveal an Edison Chouest Offshore vessel loaded with tanker trucks, generators and also various other materials in Port Fourchon allegedly bound forPuerto Rico We connected to ECO for remark however have actually not listened to back.