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HMS Trent Deployed to Cayman Islands for Hurricane Beryl Relief Amid 120mph Winds

Jul 4, 2024, 11:38 AM

Hurricane Beryl has caused significant damage in the Caribbean, prompting the deployment of the Royal Navy warship HMS Trent to the Cayman Islands. The UK Rapid Deployment and Humanitarian Response Team is on standby to provide further assistance if needed. HMS Trent, which sailed from Puerto Rico, is the only Royal Navy vessel in the Caribbean region and has a modest disaster relief capability. The Cayman Islands are currently bracing for the impact of Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to bring life-threatening winds of 120mph and storm surge. St Vincent and the Grenadines and Jamaica are also expected to be affected.