Oil Spill Proof of Concept Supports Maritime Security Operations [Image 157 of 160]

MANAMA, BAHRAIN

04.29.2006

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cassandra Thompson 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

MANAMA, Bahrain - Two offshore skimmers tow a boom (floating barrier) across the water during an oil spill and recovery proof of concept demonstration, April 29. The proof of concept focused on the ability of U.S. Navy and host nation assets to respond quickly and collect and recover offshore oil spills. USNS Catawba (T-ATF 168) and USS McCampbell (DDG 85), along with Bahraini Coast Guard emergency management personnel, participated in the exercise. Official U.S. Navy Photo by Journalist 2nd Class Cassandra Thompson.

• Date Taken: 04.29.2006
• Date Posted: 05.01.2006 11:38
• Photo ID: 19053
• Resolution: 2401x1715
• Size: 1.17 MB
• Location: MANAMA, BH