Moorings News

In response to the recent earthquake in Haiti, TUI Marine is organizing fundraisers, as well as accepting provisions and financial donations to support those in need.  

Lex Raas, President and CEO of TUI Marine, remarked, “The situation in Haiti is tragic, and our global team is rallying to support those who have been affected by the earthquake. TUI Marine has staff members in our Caribbean bases who have either lost loved ones or have not received any news of a family member’s well-being. Time is of the essence, and TUI Marine is committed to providing support and sending donations to the Haiti victims. We’re moving as quickly as possible to help disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities, and encourage other organizations and the local community to get involved as well.”

Bins have been placed in the office for nonperishable foods, toiletries, clothing and other goods that will be collected and donated. Please see the addendum for suggested items. To make financial donations, please make checks payable to MARINER INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, INC.

At TUI Marine’s US/Clearwater Headquarters, Elizabeth Bayron, Sr. HR Advisor/Generalist, and Heather Eagle, HR Advisor, will be coordinating the effort. For additional questions, please call 727-530-5424.

All donations should be directed to:

Haiti Donations
c/o TUI Marine
93 N. Park Place Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33759

If contributors choose to donate separately, we suggest donations be made securely to The Red Cross or Oxfam America.

Suggested Donations
The following items are being collected as part of the TUI Marine’s efforts to send items to Haiti:

Toiletries:
Soap, Advil, Tylenol, cold/cough drops, sinus medicine, antacids, antibiotic cream, alcohol swabs, anti-bacterial wipes, baby wipes, baby powder, body wash, hand wash, towels, face and wash cloths, chap stick, cotton balls, tooth paste, tooth brushes, eye drops, deodorant, blankets, mouthwash, Band-aids, shampoo (travel size), Q-tips, bug spray, Imodium, hand and body lotion, Pepto-Bismol, pillow with pillowcase, sunscreen, toilet paper, hand sanitizers

Utensils:
Plastic forks, knifes, spoons, cups, bowls

Food/Snacks:
Juice boxes, beef jerky, potato chips, canned food with TAB OPENINGS not requiring can openers - soup, tuna, etc, Energy bars, Bottled water, non perishable – ready-to-eat items (i.e. cereal, candy, Pop-Tarts®, snack bars, gum, Rice Krispies Treats®, Chex Mix®, crackers, cookies, pretzels, nuts and goldfish crackers, etc.)

Miscellaneous:
Face Masks, Flashlights, batteries, pop up tents, tarps, gauze, garbage bags, zip lock bags (large), back-pack

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