Portuguese Air Force ensured delivery of 3 tonnes of supplies to Corvo Island - Communication

Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas

The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures informs that the Portuguese Air Force successfully transported essential goods to the island of Corvo on Saturday morning.

The operation ensured the replenishment of supplies for the local population by transporting three tonnes of essential goods, including frozen products, fruit and vegetables, thereby minimising the difficulties experienced on the smallest island in the archipelago in recent weeks.

Following an unexpected breakdown that prevented this mission from taking place earlier, the successful completion of this operation is the result of close collaboration between the Azorean Government and the Portuguese Air Force, which has once again joined the effort to respond to an exceptional situation, ensuring the delivery of essential goods to the Corvo population.

The Government of the Azores wishes to thank the Portuguese Air Force for its prompt cooperation and commitment; its intervention has been vital in ensuring supplies reach the local population and in mitigating the effects of emergencies such as this one.

In addition, the Government of the Azores reports that the vessel ISABEL C arrived this morning at the Horta Port, where it will load essential supplies and fuel (gas) for unloading at the Casa Port, Corvo Island.

In view of the marine forecast, with strong swells expected off the island of Corvo, the vessel is scheduled to depart from the Horta Port at 6 p.m. on Saturday and arrive at Corvo on Sunday morning. Should it not be possible to dock, the vessel will seek shelter on the island of Flores and make a further attempt as soon as conditions improve.