tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659609247816106447.post7844587289707214572..comments2024-03-28T14:49:39.863+01:00Comments on GeoGarage blog: Time running out for USS Guardian in Tubbataha as Amihan winds intensifygeogaragehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15131510609947462613noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659609247816106447.post-71394763749103024122014-08-10T15:42:22.939+02:002014-08-10T15:42:22.939+02:00Google Streetview : Tubataha Reef underwater picur...<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/views/view/streetview/oceans/tubbataha-reefs-natural-park-philippines-a-world-heritage-marine-site/J67g8IADDUUAAAQWx3Mt6g?gl=us&heading=348&pitch=97&fovy=75" rel="nofollow">Google Streetview : Tubataha Reef underwater picures</a>Peiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656222889479394661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659609247816106447.post-33752710187963612032013-01-30T18:55:35.368+01:002013-01-30T18:55:35.368+01:00The Guardian : US navy will dismantle minesweeper ...<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/jan/30/us-navy-dismantle-minesweeper-coral" rel="nofollow">The Guardian : US navy will dismantle minesweeper stranded on coral reef</a>Peiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656222889479394661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659609247816106447.post-67066515028268763942013-01-28T11:35:40.054+01:002013-01-28T11:35:40.054+01:00Updated photos :
(Jan. 22, 2013) A U.S. Navy P-3 O...Updated photos :<br /><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8047/8409887174_422be3a3a0_o.jpg" rel="nofollow">(Jan. 22, 2013) A U.S. Navy P-3 Orion provides aerial surveillance of the USS Guardian (MCM 5), which ran aground on Tubbataha Reef on Jan. 17. USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62), left, and a Philippine Coast Guard ship, BRP Corregidor, right, are closely cooperating during ongoing efforts to safely recover Guardian while minimizing environmental effects to the reef. (U.S. Navy photo by Aircrewman Tactical Helicopters 3rd Class Geoffrey Trundell/Released)</a><br /><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8476/8409891220_9332c28bf7_o.jpg" rel="nofollow">(Jan. 22, 2013) USS Guardian (MCM 5) sits aground on the Tubbataha Reef. Operations to safely recover the ship while minimizing environmental effects are being conducted in close cooperation with allied Philippines Coast Guard and Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter 3rd Class Geoffrey Trudell/Released)</a><br /><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8326/8408798175_46b9af5be6_o.jpg" rel="nofollow">(Jan. 23, 2013) U.S. Navy salvage assessment team members board the stern of USS Guardian (MCM 5), which ran aground on Tubbataha Reef on Jan. 17. Operations to safely recover the ship while minimizing environmental effects are being conducted in close cooperation with allied Philippines Coast Guard and Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter 3rd Class Geoffrey Trudell/Released)</a><br /><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8422687160_b835a446d7_o.jpg" rel="nofollow">(Jan. 26, 2013) - Rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) transfer cargo from USS Guardian (MCM 5) to USS Mustin (DDG 89) (not pictured). Guardian ran aground on Tubbataha Reef Jan. 17. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Released)</a><br /><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8474/8422686500_2346a798fa_o.jpg" rel="nofollow">(Jan. 26, 2013) - Rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) transfer cargo from USS Guardian (MCM 5) to USS Mustin (DDG 89) (back left). Guardian ran aground on Tubbataha Reef Jan. 17. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Released)</a><br />Peiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656222889479394661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659609247816106447.post-11303960171291917882013-01-26T10:09:18.363+01:002013-01-26T10:09:18.363+01:00To be picky, the video does not show Guardian runn...To be picky, the video does not show Guardian running aground it shows it aground. My guess is it wa shot around 6.30am. She ran aground at 2.25am.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659609247816106447.post-91961350389278997952013-01-25T15:40:31.305+01:002013-01-25T15:40:31.305+01:00The latest photo taken by members of the Tubbataha...The latest photo taken by members of the Tubbataha Management Office team on board a US Navy P3 Orion shows the vessel Apollo siphoning oil from the USS Guardian off the northwestern tip of the South Atoll in Tubbataha Reef.<br />As calmer seas prevail, salvage teams are attempting to complete de-fueling on Friday.<br />A team of Filipino scientists, assembled by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, will conduct a preliminary rapid assessment of reef damage.<br /><a href="http://www8.gmanews.tv/webpics/v3/2013/01/640_ZZZ_012513_1_b.jpg" rel="nofollow">New aerial picture of the USS Guardian</a>Peiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656222889479394661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659609247816106447.post-26671007178854736852013-01-25T15:30:40.624+01:002013-01-25T15:30:40.624+01:00Official maps and data provided by the Tubbataha T...Official maps and data provided by the Tubbataha Task Force indicate that the Guardian is stranded on the northwestern part of Tubbataha's South Atoll:<br /><a href="http://www8.gmanews.tv/webpics/v3/2013/01/USS-Guardian_location_25Jan2013.jpg" rel="nofollow">USS Guardian location</a>Peiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656222889479394661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659609247816106447.post-9231630388123833192013-01-24T16:44:15.233+01:002013-01-24T16:44:15.233+01:00GMA update video<a href="http://youtu.be/JjashYQbCPo" rel="nofollow">GMA update video</a>Peiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656222889479394661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659609247816106447.post-67812873071991344512013-01-24T15:36:58.885+01:002013-01-24T15:36:58.885+01:00Video shows US warship running aground on Tubbatah...<a href="http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/regions/01/24/13/excl-video-shows-us-warship-running-aground-tubbataha-reef" rel="nofollow">Video shows US warship running aground on Tubbataha reef</a><br />Extracted pictures :<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UqhVVTCTmmk/UQFFy_9JZbI/AAAAAAAAESY/fA7u_RCvjdA/s1600/USSGuardian1.png" rel="nofollow">USS Guardian overview I</a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7wOUtdvy55w/UQFF2NGhh5I/AAAAAAAAESg/xIixnTLfkSE/s1600/USSGuardian2.png" rel="nofollow">USS Guardian overview II</a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qs5ddWFRA8I/UQFF5W2mDsI/AAAAAAAAESo/n5lD7_YX_28/s1600/USSGuardian3.png" rel="nofollow">USS Guardian underwater view</a>Peiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656222889479394661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659609247816106447.post-42769270348933168802013-01-24T15:13:28.622+01:002013-01-24T15:13:28.622+01:00YouTube : A US navy official says the grounded USS...<a href="http://youtu.be/oxZLk3SiVHM" rel="nofollow">YouTube : A US navy official says the grounded USS Guardian is badly damaged and its fuel must be removed before the ship can be lifted from the Tubbataha Reef.</a>Peiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656222889479394661noreply@blogger.com