Drinking Water & Bottle Donation (Storm “Ditwa” Response)
Muthur
03 Dec 2024Following the severe storm “Ditwa” that affected Sri Lanka from 26.11.2025 into early December, Oceanpick responded to urgent needs in Muthur by donating 336 drinking water bottles with support from the Trincomalee Youth Organization and the Sri Lanka Navy. Beyond bottled water, Oceanpick also sent its own lorry carrying two 2,000-liter tanks of drinking water, choosing to act quickly despite difficult conditions because clean water becomes a crisis issue immediately after disasters. The initiative was straightforward but deeply human, ensuring families had safe water when access was disrupted. It also showed how Oceanpick’s logistical capacity can be used not only for business, but for fast, meaningful relief.
Why this matters
to Oceanpick
- Supports crisis resilience in key coastal communities connected to fisheries
- Reinforces Oceanpick’s role as a reliable partner during emergencies
- Strengthens community trust and social license to operate
Project
Impact
- Immediate access to safe drinking water for affected households
- Reduced short-term health risks linked to unsafe water
- Faster community stabilization during post-storm disruption
Key
Activities
- Coordinated distribution with local youth org + Sri Lanka Navy
- Delivered bottled water to scarcity-affected areas
- Transported bulk water using Oceanpick logistics capacity
Alignment to SDG
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