P&O Cruises assists Samoan relief effort

MEDIA RELEASE
4 October 2009

P&O Cruises has assisted the Red Cross in relief efforts for earthquake and tsunami victims in the South Pacific by donating 740 pillows with the promise of mattresses, more pillows and hundreds of light bulbs to come.

Pacific Sun crew handed over the first drop of bedding supplies in Port Vila, Vanuatu, where the ship was docked as relief efforts got underway.

A local shipping company has offered to carry the supplies from Port Vila to Samoa free of charge.

Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia which operates P&O Cruises, said the cruise line has strong connections with the people of the South Pacific.

“The devastation caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami is heart breaking, and as regular visitors to the South Pacific region, including the islands of Samoa, we want to assist and support those affected,” Ms Sherry said.
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