The
U.S. Navy Minesweeper USS Guardian that ran aground on January 17 while
transiting the Sulu Sea , will have to be dismantled and removed in sections,
reports the military.com.
The Philippine Coast Guard is still
examining work activities planned under the salvage operation, which is
expected to last over a month.
“Our
naval architecture and salvage experts have reviewed all possible alternatives,
and our only supportable option is to dismantle the damaged ship and remove it
in sections,” reports the military.com citing the Pacific Fleet spokesman.
“We
have the right team of experienced professionals to conduct this complex
operation and to ensure that it is done safely while minimizing damage to the
surrounding marine environment. We expect the first floating crane to arrive in
a few days and the dismantling to take over a month — we will work to conduct
the operation as quickly as safety, weather and environmental protection
allows.”
The navy had removed 15,000 gallons of
diesel fuel and 671 gallons of lubricating oil from the ship.
The crew of the USS Guardian returned to
their homeport of Sasebo.
Two heavy lift ships fitted with cranes are
en route to remove the grounded vessel.
USS Guardian (MCM-5) is a U.S. Navy
Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship. The second ship to bear that name, she
was laid down on 8 May 1985 by Peterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
She was launched on 20 June 1987 and
commissioned on 16 December 1989.
Source : SN-TR, 31.01.13.
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