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    USS Michael Murphy Supports Maritime Interdiction Operations [Image 5 of 5]

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    A low-profile semi-submersible vessel, commonly associated with drug trafficking operations, is positioned in open ocean waters with three individuals aboard. In the background, a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer bearing hull number 112 is clearly visible. A military helicopter is also visible on the destroyer's aft deck, suggesting an interdiction operation is underway.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    07.25.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Pacheco      

    U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet

    The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy's (DDG 112) interceptor team provides security from the ship's rigid-hull inflatable boat after a low profile vessel was sighted by an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Easyriders" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37. The Michael Murphy crew kept the suspicious vessel in sight until the suspected smugglers and the vessel were turned over to the crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) who conducted a law enforcement boarding. Michael Murphy is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Command Master Chief Jose Ramiro)

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    Date Taken: 07.25.2019
    Date Posted: 07.31.2019 15:35
    Photo ID: 5630394
    VIRIN: 190725-N-NU281-2000
    Resolution: 5000x2646
    Size: 1.16 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 786
    Downloads: 25

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    Naval personnel are conducting a small inflatable boat (RHIB - Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) recovery or deployment operation alongside a U.S. Navy destroyer. The vessel is identified as DDG-112, USS Michael Murphy, based on the text visible on the ship's hull and a crew member's vest. Personnel in tactical gear, helmets, and safety equipment are managing the boat as it is suspended by a crane/davit system.
    A military helicopter hovers over an open ocean under overcast skies. Below it on the water's surface is a small dark vessel or object, suggesting a maritime operation such as surveillance, rescue, or interdiction. The scene is captured from a distance, giving a wide perspective of the sea and sky.
    Military or law enforcement personnel are conducting a vessel boarding operation, with one individual climbing a ladder or boarding device from a small rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) onto a larger vessel. The scene depicts what appears to be a maritime interdiction or visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) operation. Multiple personnel in tactical gear are visible on the smaller boat below.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with multiple personnel aboard is positioned alongside a low-profile vessel or semi-submersible craft on open ocean waters. The personnel appear to include both uniformed/tactical individuals and others in civilian clothing, suggesting an interdiction or boarding operation. The semi-submersible or low-profile vessel is nearly flush with the water surface and appears to be olive/green in color.
    A low-profile semi-submersible vessel, commonly associated with drug trafficking operations, is positioned in open ocean waters with three individuals aboard. In the background, a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer bearing hull number 112 is clearly visible. A military helicopter is also visible on the destroyer's aft deck, suggesting an interdiction operation is underway.

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