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Sub News - an occasional review
Posted by:
John Griffiths
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Date: June 05, 2001 05:37PM
<HTML>Sub News – an occasional review.
Not much in the world of subs this time but what there is is – as usual – worth sharing around!
UK - Admiral Sir Alan West RN has said that four UK SSN’s will be back op status by July this year, with eight back op status by the start of 2002. This is due to problems with HMS Tireless, when she took alongside in Gibraltar with a system fault. This had the whole UK SSK fleet in for checks. 7 of the 12 strong fleet were found to be suffering the same fault. This meant that only 1 SSN was available for patrols!
US - USS Philadelphia put in to Gibraltar when a torpedo jammed in one of her tubes, though she managed to release the errant fish and continue with her cruise with a minimal delay.
The USS Greenville saga seems to have been drawn to a conclusion with the Inquiry having found its conclusions. Cdr. Scott Waddle has been removed from command and retired early. He also forfeited half his pay for two months. In effect, the Commanders career has been terminated and he will retire next month.
Also slated in the Inquiry were members of the Greenville’s crew. Lt jg Michael J. Coen, who was officer of the deck, received an official admonishment. Petty Officer Patrick Seacrest, fire control technician, attended a nonjudicial captain’s mast. Lt. Cmdr G.K.Pfeifer XO, Master CPO Coffmann Chief of the boat, PO E. McGibboney sonar op also received official admonishments. Capt R. Brandhuber – who was taking passage on the Greenville – was also admonished.
Australia – Black Carillon – the Australian Navy’s subex had to be terminated during the last part of the exercise. HMAS Sheean and the sub mothership Seahorse Standard – together with HMAS Darwin – took part. HMAS Sheean was successfully mated to the sub rescue vehicle Remora at 145m. However, it was revealed that Remora was only operating at 40% capability and the exercise was called off. However, the exercise was hailed a success as for the first time the mothership was using Dynamic Positioning. Previously she was moored. Ops in deep water would require DP to be a success.
On June 26th to 28th UDTE will be held in Hamburg. The Undersea Defence Technology Europe 2001 venue will highlight a paper on reducing the risk of submarine collisions. STN Atlas will highlight a paper entitled ‘Security Eye – a short range sensor…’ Security Eye has a range of uses – from assisting in collision avoidance to mine hunting and harbour security alongside.
Hopefully next time we’ll have a lot more to report!
Aye,
John
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Not much in the world of subs this time but what there is is – as usual – worth sharing around!
UK - Admiral Sir Alan West RN has said that four UK SSN’s will be back op status by July this year, with eight back op status by the start of 2002. This is due to problems with HMS Tireless, when she took alongside in Gibraltar with a system fault. This had the whole UK SSK fleet in for checks. 7 of the 12 strong fleet were found to be suffering the same fault. This meant that only 1 SSN was available for patrols!
US - USS Philadelphia put in to Gibraltar when a torpedo jammed in one of her tubes, though she managed to release the errant fish and continue with her cruise with a minimal delay.
The USS Greenville saga seems to have been drawn to a conclusion with the Inquiry having found its conclusions. Cdr. Scott Waddle has been removed from command and retired early. He also forfeited half his pay for two months. In effect, the Commanders career has been terminated and he will retire next month.
Also slated in the Inquiry were members of the Greenville’s crew. Lt jg Michael J. Coen, who was officer of the deck, received an official admonishment. Petty Officer Patrick Seacrest, fire control technician, attended a nonjudicial captain’s mast. Lt. Cmdr G.K.Pfeifer XO, Master CPO Coffmann Chief of the boat, PO E. McGibboney sonar op also received official admonishments. Capt R. Brandhuber – who was taking passage on the Greenville – was also admonished.
Australia – Black Carillon – the Australian Navy’s subex had to be terminated during the last part of the exercise. HMAS Sheean and the sub mothership Seahorse Standard – together with HMAS Darwin – took part. HMAS Sheean was successfully mated to the sub rescue vehicle Remora at 145m. However, it was revealed that Remora was only operating at 40% capability and the exercise was called off. However, the exercise was hailed a success as for the first time the mothership was using Dynamic Positioning. Previously she was moored. Ops in deep water would require DP to be a success.
On June 26th to 28th UDTE will be held in Hamburg. The Undersea Defence Technology Europe 2001 venue will highlight a paper on reducing the risk of submarine collisions. STN Atlas will highlight a paper entitled ‘Security Eye – a short range sensor…’ Security Eye has a range of uses – from assisting in collision avoidance to mine hunting and harbour security alongside.
Hopefully next time we’ll have a lot more to report!
Aye,
John
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Sub News - an occasional review
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John Griffiths | 06/05/2001 05:37PM |
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RE: Sub News - Sec.Eye
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RE: Sub News - Sec.Eye
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RE: Sub News - Sec.Eye
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RE: Sub News - Sec.Eye
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Yuri IL\'IN | 06/07/2001 02:28PM |
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RE: Sub News - Sec.Eye
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Rainer Bruns | 06/07/2001 03:50PM |
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RE: Sub News - Sec.Eye
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Yuri IL\'IN | 06/07/2001 04:00PM |
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RE: Sub News - Sec.Eye
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Rainer Bruns | 06/07/2001 04:08PM |
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RE: Sub News - Sec.Eye
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Yuri IL\'IN | 06/07/2001 04:28PM |
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RE: Yuri and Akula - yes, but...!
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John Griffiths | 06/10/2001 03:28PM |
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RE: Sub News - an occasional review
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