July 14, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release #091-08
USS Momsen Assists Motor Vessel in Arabian Sea
ARABIAN SEA - USS Momsen (DDG 92) and its embarked helicopter detachment provided assistance at sea to Motor Vessel Lehmann Timber July 14.
Lehmann Timber experienced a main engine casualty leaving it unable to operate at sea. Assigned to Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, Momsen is providing food and water to the motor vessel until a tug arrives to tow the Lehmann Timber to Salalah, Oman where it will undergo repairs.
The sea state in the area is currently 12-15 feet, with winds in excess of 30 knots. Momsen will remain on scene and continue to provide requested assistance until the tug arrives.
The crew of Lehmann Timber, recently released by pirates, is reported to be in good condition.
Coalition forces have a long standing tradition of helping mariners in distress by providing assistance, such as food, water and rescues at sea. This marks the third time during the past month Coalition ships have rendered assistance in the Arabian Sea to ships in need.
CTF 150, currently led by Canada, is comprised of warships from numerous Coalition nations including France, Germany, Pakistan, Japan, Canada, United Kingdom and the U.S and is responsible for conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.
MSO help develop security in the maritime environment. From security arises stability that results in global economic prosperity. MSO complements the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists’ use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.
USS Momsen is homeported in Everett, Wash., and is deployed to region as part of the USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group. The ship’s embarked helicopter detachment, Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light (HSL) 47, is based at Naval Air Station North Island in San Deigo, Calif.
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080714-XXXXO-002 ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2008) USS Momsen (DDG 92) and its embarked helicopter detachment provides assistance to Motor Vessel Lehmann Timber after it experienced a main engine casualty leaving it unable to operate at sea. Assigned to Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, Momsen is providing food and water at sea to motor vessel’s crew, who were recently released by pirates. CTF 150, currently led by Canada, is comprised of warships from numerous Coalition nations including France, Germany, Pakistan, Japan, Canada, United Kingdom and the U.S and is responsible for conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. MSO help develop security in the maritime environment. From security arises stability that results in global economic prosperity. MSO complements the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists’ use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.
