According to the prefect of Mayotte, this collaboration, which should last a month, will make it possible to “streamline boardings and disembarkations”.
A critical situation after Cyclone Chido
THE Seychelles provide their support to Mayotte by providing two essential barges to re-establish maritime connections between Petite-Terre and Grande-Terre. This aid, coordinated by the prefect of Mayotte, François-Xavier Bieuville, responds to a critical situation exacerbated by the Cyclone Desire. The passage of Cyclone Chido left deep traces in Mayotte. Among the many challenges, vital maritime connections between Petite-Terre and Grande-Terre have been seriously disrupted. The Dzaoudzi-Pamandzi airport, located on Petite-Terre, is an essential hub for the delivery of food and reconstruction materials. However, the barges that operated these routes were damaged, some stranded or entangled after the storm.
A collaborative solution
Faced with the urgency of the situation, the prefect contacted a Seychellois shipowner, after consulting local maritime experts. Both barges sent by the Seychelles will help re-establish this essential link, reports Mayotte La1ère. Their arrival marks a key step in the reconstruction of the island, despite logistical challenges. The implementation of this operation is based on close collaboration between Mahorean and Seychellois sailors. The combined crews will take advantage of their respective expertise: the Seychellois sailors have perfect mastery of the operation of the barges, while their Mahorean counterparts know the specificities of the local seabed. This complementarity aims to streamline boarding and disembarkation, explains the prefect of Mayotte.
Towards accelerated reconstruction
The mission of the two barges is expected to last a month, but their presence could be extended if repairs to the local barges take longer than expected. This equipment plays a key role in the resumption of activities and the reconstruction of Mayottetestifying to the importance of regional solidarity in times of crisis.
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