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    Sailors Aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42) Conduct a Man Overboard Drill [Image 5 of 7]

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    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is operating at high speed alongside a large vessel, photographed from an elevated position on the ship's deck. The scene is captured during golden hour with the sun low on the horizon, casting dramatic light across open ocean waters. Multiple personnel are visible aboard the RIB, suggesting a maritime operational or patrol activity.

    EAST CHINA SEA

    07.23.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino 

    USS Germantown (LSD 42)

    EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) A rigid-hull inflatable boat assigned to the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) returns to the ship after recovering a simulated man overboard during a drill. Germantown, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

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    Date Taken: 07.23.2020
    Date Posted: 07.27.2020 06:03
    Photo ID: 6287034
    VIRIN: 200723-N-CL550-2126
    Resolution: 3030x3752
    Size: 1.8 MB
    Location: EAST CHINA SEA
    Web Views: 13
    Downloads: 10

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    Naval personnel are conducting a RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) recovery or deployment operation alongside a warship at sea during twilight conditions. Multiple crew members on the ship's deck are managing lines while others aboard the small craft assist with the crane/davit hoisting operation. All personnel are wearing standard safety gear including life vests and helmets.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is traveling at high speed across open ocean, creating a prominent white wake trail behind it. Several occupants wearing what appear to be orange survival suits or life jackets are visible aboard the vessel. The image is taken from an elevated vantage point, likely from a larger ship, during low-angle sunlight conditions.
    A naval sailor stands on the deck of a military vessel holding a thick rope, wearing standard safety gear including an orange life vest, blue hard hat, and black face mask. The sailor is positioned near a watertight hatch/door marked with the letter 'Z', with coiled lines visible on the non-skid deck surface. The ocean is visible in the background, suggesting the vessel is underway.
    The image shows personnel on what appears to be a naval vessel or industrial maritime platform. A central figure wearing a white hard hat and black face mask is making a peace/victory hand gesture toward the camera. Multiple crew members are visible wearing safety equipment including hard hats and orange life vests.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is operating at high speed alongside a large vessel, photographed from an elevated position on the ship's deck. The scene is captured during golden hour with the sun low on the horizon, casting dramatic light across open ocean waters. Multiple personnel are visible aboard the RIB, suggesting a maritime operational or patrol activity.
    Personnel aboard a naval or coast guard vessel are conducting a small boat launch or recovery operation at sea. A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) marked '11MRB 0001' is suspended by crane rigging alongside the ship's hull, with crew members both aboard the small boat and observing from the ship's deck. The operation appears to be taking place during early morning or late afternoon based on the warm directional lighting.
    A naval or maritime worker stands on the deck of a vessel during sunset or sunrise. The individual is wearing a white hard hat bearing a crossed anchors insignia and an American flag detail, along with a black face mask and a white safety vest. The industrial maritime environment is visible in the background with warm golden light.

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