HELPR 1

21/01/2026

Ever wondered what fish see under the waves when HELPR 1 sails by?

Hull work!

Chain checks!

Pressure cleaning!

It’s all happening at the slip-way!

19/01/2026

HELPR 1 Chief Engineer, Charlie Amos, is in Australia observing the dry dock works.

He is accompanied by our Master Captains and Bosun.

The hull is looking smooth and free of marine growth.

Our planned maintenance schedule happens every two years.

Many will notice the new changes onboard. Updates to follow.

Can’t wait to sail home to Vanuatu. 🇻🇺

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19/01/2026

We are almost done and look forward to sailing home to Vanuatu.

HELPR 1 is at the slip-way as part of pur Planned Maintenance Schedule in Birsbane, Australia.

We look forward to welcoming all of national, provincial and non-government partners back onboard soon.

Follow our page for more updates.

And we look forward to kick-starting a new journey in 2026.

07/01/2026

From the bridge to the deck.

From the ramp onto Explorer.

From ship to shore.

Shout out to our dedicated Captains and marine who were responsible for our safety and bringing us safely ashore each day.

Simply incredible!

And we know our provincial teams will agree, when you deploy on HELPR 1; you are in good hands.

Join us and meet the crew when you see us in 2026!

30/12/2025

Innovation.

This capability to transport water from our onboard desalination plant to communities ashore, sets us apart.

In remote areas and rural communities, HELPR 1 is able to respond to WASH needs for clean, safe drinking water.

This water transportation system was developed by Respond Global for our unique Vanuatu environment.

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29/12/2025

Come behind the scene with us on a compilation journey. 👣

Volume up!🗣️

Let’s take you from Hiu island in the north, to Aneityum in the south. 👀

As captured by our provincial teams and shown here with permission.📸

A quick trip through 2025 in this beautiful country we call home. 🇻🇺

Vanuatu. As seen through our eyes.

Enjoy ❤️🖤💛💚

23/12/2025

Thank you for all the support and encouragement this year REnew Pacific.

We look forward to 2026 and beyond.

23/12/2025

Another year of overcoming challenges and strengthening health services with support from the Australian government through REnew Pacific and Australian High Commission, Vanuatu.

Health partnerships with MOH and MOCC with support from National Green Energy Fund - NGEF Vanuatu and Respond Global are making a direct impact in the lives of patients, health workers and the rural communities they service in remote area of Vanuatu.

Remote health facilities across Vanuatu are now safer, brighter and better equipped, with Respond Global’s HELPR-1 team completing all planned solar installations under the Australian Government-funded REnew Pacific program in record time.

Read more on our website ⬇️

https://www.dailypost.vu/news/australia-backed-helpr-1-completes-nationwide-solar-upgrades-for-remote-vanuatu-communities/article_48abab0f-5342-517c-99b1-0a51b6e87672.html

17/12/2025

Today we also remember the devastation of the earthquake that took the lives of 14 people and brought a city to its knees in 2024.

Today, Director of Operations for HELPR 1, Dr Basil Leodoro and Chef Rocky Liatlatmal represented us at the Rememberance Day.

To remember their lives, their families, the brave first responders, the business houses and the people of Port Vila who are now living in the aftermath.

16/12/2025

Meet Benson Boe.

He lives in Naviso village on Maewo island. He is the secretary to the Council of Chief for his community.

Here he shares his appreciation for the solar system installation at Naviso Dispensary.

We are proud to support MOH to deliver reliable power to crucial services likes health services, in remote communities like Naviso.

Thanks to REnew Pacific Australian High Commission, Vanuatu and Respond Global

16/12/2025

This year was busy.

Thanks to our Logistics, Shoreside and Marine team we were able to support and deliver 45 tonnes of equipment and supplies.

To 111 remote communities in rural areas.

Join us in saying “Thank you” for an amazing feat.

15/12/2025

WRAP UP

This week we welcome Barbara Daufanamae and Yolanda Dasgupta who are our amazing Managers from Respond Global HQ in Brisbane. They are here to complete our monitoring and assessment tools as well as catch up with all of our HELPR 1 crew and Project staff.

It’s a time for reflection and planning so that we can continue to support the government of Vanuatu in 2026 and beyond,