Minneapolis-Saint Paul acquired notification that motor vessel was taking over water close to Cat Island Shoals. Diverting course to supply help to the vessel, Minneapolis-Saint Paul then deployed their rigid-hull inflatable boat to rescue the stranded mariner. Minneapolis-Saint Paul safely recovered the stranded mariner and transferred them to a Fireplace Rescue boat.
“I’m completely satisfied and grateful that we had been ready and able to reply within the occasion of a worst case state of affairs,” stated the ship’s Main Search and Rescue (SAR) Swimmer, Sonar Technician 2nd Class Camron Bates.
Just lately commissioned in Duluth, Minnesota, Minneapolis-Saint Paul is the eleventh Freedom-variant LCS and the second naval ship to honor Minnesota’s Twin Cities.
“Our ship’s motto is ‘I’ll both discover a means or make one’,” stated Cmdr. Alfonza White, Commanding Officer of Minneapolis-Saint Paul. “I’m extremely pleased with the Sailors aboard Minneapolis-Saint Paul whose actions mirrored that preferrred as we speak.
The Littoral Fight Ship is a quick, agile, mission-focused platform designed to function in near-shore environments, profitable in opposition to Twenty first-century coastal threats. The LCS is able to supporting ahead presence, maritime safety, sea management, and deterrence.
