Donation of automated external defibrillators to Seychelles’ ambulance service |30 January 2024

Dr Louange accepting the equipment from Mr Lepathy (Photo: Contributed)

To mark their anniversaries, associated companies Taylor Smith Naval Services Limited and Presafe Services Limited have donated two marine-grade automated external defibrillators worth R80,000 to be used in the ambulance services of the Seychelles Hospital.

 “Given the services we provide are geared towards maritime-related activities, including distribution of marine-grade fire equipment, and the fact that our business model is rooted in caring for the community in keeping with our Mauritian counterpart’s core values – empower, respect, and innovate –, we consider it part of our corporate social responsibility to contribute to saving the lives of those working in the maritime industry or involved in maritime accidents which could also result in cardiac arrest,” said chief executive of the group of companies, Veronique Herminie.

“Taylor Smith Naval Services Limited as a group ensures maximum safety for the services being provided by its various subsidiaries and associated companies and support causes relating to fire fighting and maritime safety,” said Mrs Herminie.

“As part of our marine activities, for example, we often conduct salvage operations which require our divers to go the extra mile in the provision of the service, one must be mindful of any potential danger. The incidents of December 2023 taught us that we need to be prepared for any eventualities and we hope this donation will assist in adequately equipping our ambulances,” she added.

Dr Danny Louange, chief executive of the Health Care Agency who accepted the defibrillators from operations manager of PRESAFE Services Limited, Jean-François Lepathy, welcomed this generous donation and appreciated the support as it plays a crucial role in advancing the agency’s mission and makes a significant difference in the lives of those it serves. “It’s heartening to celebrate such generosity and commitment towards our cause. This donation is timely given as 25 paramedics and EMTs are due for training on basic life support,” said Dr Louange.

Also present for the donation, were representatives from Taylor Smith Naval Services Limited, PRESAFE Services Limited, and the Health Care Agency.

Presafe Services Limited, a company based in the Providence Industrial Estate and owned jointly by Taylor Smith Naval Services Limited and Liquid Air (Seychelles) Limited, has celebrated its 14th anniversary after being set up on January 25, 2010.

The company supplies and services firefighting equipment and relevant accessories to commercial businesses, households, vehicles, and boats. It has a diverse portfolio of commercial clients across industries, including construction, tourism and hospitality, car hire operators, boat and yacht charter, fisheries, manufacturing and production, banking and finance, insurance, shipping and maritime, education, entertainment, medical, beauty and Spas, and government institutions.

As it happens, Taylor Smith Naval Services Limited which operates a slipway for boat repairs capable of lifting vessels of up to 600 tons and a travel lift with the associated quay for vessels of 150 tons, also celebrated the 29th anniversary since its inception as Gondwana Plant at the Providence Industrial Estate.

Other than fire fighting and prevention, and boat repairs and maintenance, the group also provides services such as upholstery, fiberglass works and products, steel fabrication, electric buggies, and related spare parts (tires, trojan and lithium-ion batteries), industrial and medical gases. It also operates a refuelling station for charter boats and other vessels.

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