Showing posts with label scene on the sound. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scene on the sound. Show all posts

Scene on the Sound: State yields to Federal

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Photo by Jan Hansen

The state yielded to the federal as the WSF Puyallup gave berth to USNS Henry J. Kaiser Wednesday morning about 9:55am.

USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) is a United States Navy fleet replenishment oiler and the lead ship of her class. Her mission is to resupply U.S. Navy and allied ships at sea with fuel oil, jet fuel, lubricating oil, potable water, and dry and refrigerated goods, including food and mail.

--Jan Hansen




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Scene on the Sound: Submarine

 
Photo by E. Wyatt

A couple weeks ago on March 17, I was crossing the Sound on the Bainbridge Island ferry, and I snapped this photo of a submarine moving through the water. I wasn't able to figure out what class or the name of the sub, but it was quite a sight! :)

--E Wyatt



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Scene on the Sound: Cargo ship chugging by Point Wells

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

 
Photo by John Slomnicki

CMA CGM TIGRIS (IMO: 9705067) is a Container Ship that was built in 2014 (8 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Malta. 

Its carrying capacity is 9200 TEU and her current draught is reported to be 13.8 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 299.95 meters and her width is 48.2 meters.

Photo by John Slomnicki

The CMA CGM Tigris passing a ferry on the Kingston Edmonds run.



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Scene on the Sound: Submarine and cargo ship

Monday, February 28, 2022

Photo by Lee Wolfe

This morning there was an interesting scene with an Ohio class submarine heading into port at Naval Base Kitsap and the Maipo River, a Hong Kong based bulk carrier, heading out.

I don't know which amazes me more - the variety of waterfowl on our lakes or the variety of vessels on our stretch of Puget Sound. I've been trying to think what this photo needs. I think an oil rig and a sailboat would fill it out nicely.

--Diane Hettrick



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Scene on the Sound: The Worthy - research or surveillance?

Friday, February 18, 2022

The Worthy in Puget Sound
Photo by Jan Hansen

The Worthy is called a special craft and she certainly is. Some say military ops and surveillance.  
 
The general description is as follows: The vessel WORTHY (IMO: 8835229, MMSI 338982000) is a Research Vessel built in 1988 (34 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of USA. 



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Scene on the Sound: USS Omaha

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

USS Omaha photo by Jan Hansen
Jan Hansen says "I thought I was seeing USS Gabrielle Giffords, LCS-10 passing; then I saw the number.

"Today’s vessel is a sister ship LCS-12, the USS Omaha. She is headed in with flags flying high."

Type, class: Littoral Combat Ship - LCS; Independence class
Builder: Austal-USA, Mobile, Alabama, USA

STATUS:
  • Awarded: December 29, 2010
  • Laid down: February 18, 2015
  • Launched: November 20, 2015
  • Commissioned: February 3, 2018
IN SERVICE:
  • Homeport: Naval Base San Diego, California
  • Namesake: City of Omaha, Nebraska
  • Ships Motto: FORTITER IN RE (resolute in execution)
More information about the Omaha: https://seaforces.org/usnships/lcs/LCS-12-USS-Omaha.htm



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Buoy will measure underwater noise to assess risk to orcas

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Marine mammal scientists aboard the SoundGuardian, King County’s research vessel, deployed a buoy into Puget Sound that will measure the underwater noise from commercial and recreational vessels that pose multiple risks to southern resident orcas.

The pro bono study by SMRU Consulting – which conducts marine mammal research worldwide – will help increase the frequency and quality of reports of orca sightings provided to pilots of large vessels so they can voluntarily slow down or change course, reducing the amount of underway noise and preventing collisions.

Researchers chose to deploy the buoy during winter when orcas are regularly found in Puget Sound pursuing chinook and chum salmon. Orcas rely on their use of sound to hunt, communicate, navigate, and avoid danger which can be limited by noise generated from maritime activities. 

Data on the presence of vessels and orcas will be transmitted to scientists in real time as well as recorded for future analysis.

“Our state-of-the-art research vessel is a valuable asset helping some of the world’s leading marine biologists work to protect southern resident orcas,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. 
“The scientific research they produce will contribute to our collective mission to not only track the health of Puget Sound, but also ensure the survival of its marine life.”

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Scene on the Sound: Sailboats on a sunny day

Sunday, January 23, 2022

 
Photo by Jan Hansen

It was a glorious day today and the Salish Sea was full of sailboats.



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Scene on the Sound: Fish factory heads north

Friday, January 7, 2022

The Independence photo by Jan Hansen

Research and photo by Jan Hansen

Headed to Alaska Thursday morning, January 6, 2022 is Trident Seafood’s 356 ft long fish factory vessel, the Independence. 

Trident is a local company owned by the Bundrant family. Marine Traffic gives a destination of Akutan. Akutan is located 750 miles SW of Anchorage in Alaska’s Aleutian Chain; Trident’s Akutan shore plant is remote and entirely self-reliant. 

Nevertheless, its proximity to the Bering Sea fishing grounds has helped it become the largest seafood production facility in North America. With more than 1,400 company-housed employees during peak seasons, Akutan sustains a year-round, multi-species frozen seafood operation capable of processing more than 3 million pounds of raw fish per day. 

Wild Alaska pollock -- the Bering Sea’s most abundant whitefish — is the primary focus of the Akutan operation, and the plant also processes significant volumes of Pacific cod, Alaska king and snow crab, halibut and other important species.

The primary focus for Trident’s specialized processing vessel is herring and salmon. Typically the ship will follow the herring seasons northward from Southeast Alaska to Bristol Bay in the springtime and early summer, returning southward to support various Alaska salmon seasons from late June through August.

The Independence can also process Pacific cod as necessary. Crew size depends upon the species and the season. The Independence accommodates up to 235 workers.

Sources: Marine Traffic and Trident's website


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Scene on the Sound: One last sail in 2021

Monday, January 3, 2022

 

Photo by Lee Wolfe

Lee Wolfe took this photo on the last day of 2021. She says "It was a very chilly day, but someone got in one last sail for 2021. I admire their fortitude!"



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Scene on the Sound: The Mystery Sub ran into a mountain

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Photo by Jan Hansen

Jan Hansen did some digging and found the story of the unidentified submarine which was making its way under escort through Puget Sound on Tuesday.

As Jan had surmised, this was the USS Connecticut, heading for its homeport at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton.

According to reporting by Josh Farley in the Kitsap Sun, the sub ran into an uncharted seamount in the South China Sea on October 2, 2021.

A dome-less USS Connecticut sailed into its homeport of Bremerton on Tuesday, the end of a 7,000-mile mission to bring the submarine home following a harrowing collision with an underwater mountain. 
The Connecticut struck an uncharted seamount in the disputed waters of the South China Sea on Oct. 2. Eleven sailors suffered injuries in the crash, and two sustained what the Navy described as "moderate" injuries beyond cuts and scrapes. Both crew members were treated and didn't require hospitalization.

The $3 billion sub, one of three advanced nuclear subs in the Seawolf class, will require extensive repairs. The nuclear propulsion plant was not damaged and the Connecticut was able to sail under its own steam to Guam for emergency repairs, then to San Diego and finally limped home to Kitsap county.

It was unable to submerge and sailed across the Pacific on the surface. 

After investigation, the Admiral in command of the U.S.7th fleet relieved the sub's commanding officer, executive officer, and chief of the boat of their positions.



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Scene on the Sound: Mystery sub

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Submarine with security detail
Photo by Jan Hansen

This submarine sailed past Shoreline Tuesday, December 21, 2021 about noon with a security escort.  Crew were on deck with the flag flying high.
 
Yesterday the USS Ohio came in after being away for two years.  Last week the USS Connecticut reached San Diego after being damaged in the South China Sea. She is based in Bremerton. Does anyone know if this is she or what submarine this is?

--Jan Hansen



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Scene on the Sound: Amid whitecaps, the Grasp sails out

Monday, December 13, 2021

Photo by Jan Hansen

USNS Grasp (T-ARS-51) is a Safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, the second United States Navy ship of that name.

Grasp was laid down on 30 March 1983 by Peterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin; launched on 2 May 1985; and commissioned on 14 December 1985 as USS Grasp (ARS-51).[1][2]

Grasp is the second ship of the newest auxiliary rescue and salvage class of vessels constructed for the US Navy. The rugged construction of this steel-hulled vessel, combined with her speed and endurance, make Grasp well-suited for rescue and salvage operations throughout the world. The hull below the waterline is ice-strengthened.

--Thanks to Wikipedia for this information



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Scene on the Sound: Salvage and rescue vessel USNS Grasp

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Photo by Lee Wolfe

The USNS Grasp is a salvage and rescue vessel with an interesting history. On 20 July 1999, it was the Grasp that finally located the fuselage of the plane flown by John F. Kennedy Jr.

Following the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010, the Grasp was staffed with a team of structural engineers from the US Army Corps of Engineers and dispatched to the country's devastated seaport in Port-au-Prince as part of Operation Unified Response to assess for and complete emergency structural repairs so that large military and civilian cargo vessels may unload their rescue aid shipments more efficiently.

--Wikipedia.com



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Scene on the Sound: It was November and a mountain was out

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Photo by Jan Hansen

It was November 5, 2021. The sun was shining. As if by magic, a mountain appeared over Puget Sound, highlighted by the sun.

Mt Washington is south of the Brothers. It doesn't get much recognition, but it is a beautiful mountain 6,255 ft. tall.



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Scene on the Sound: a quick visit for the Waesche

Thursday, November 25, 2021

The Waesche leaving Puget Sound
Photo by Jan Hansen
The Coast Guard Cutter Waesche made a very quick visit to Puget Sound. She sailed in on Sunday and sailed out on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Homeported at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California, Coast Guard Cutter Waesche, the second of eight planned National Security Cutters, is 418 feet long with a top speed of 28 knots and a range of 12,000 nautical miles. 

She is equipped with a flight deck and hangars capable of housing two multi-mission helicopters, and outfitted with the most advanced command, control, and communications equipment.



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Scene on the Sound: Coast Guard Cutter Waesche

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Coast Guard Cutter Waesche photo by Jan Hansen

Homeported at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California, Coast Guard Cutter Waesche, the second of eight planned National Security Cutters, is 418 feet long with a top speed of 28 knots and a range of 12,000 nautical miles. She is equipped with a flight deck and hangars capable of housing two multi-mission helicopters, and outfitted with the most advanced command, control, and communications equipment.



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Scene on the Sound: Good Morning, Shoreline

Friday, November 19, 2021

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Sunrise on the Olympics.

So we don't really care if we live on top of a chunk of land being pushed slowly upwards until we all fall off. Or that we are surrounded by volcanos that will either spew toxic fumes or bring down a wall of mud. Or tsunami danger from the Ring of Fire, a lahar into Puget Sound, or an upthrust on the local seabed.

Those things may not happen for 500 years and in the meantime, we have views like this one.

DKH


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Scene on the Sound: The Polar Star departs for Antarctica

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Coast Guard cutter Polar Star heading for Antarctica
Photo by Jan Hansen
Sailing past Shoreline on November 13, 2021 the Coast Guard cutter Polar Star, the only heavy icebreaker in America’s fleet, departed for Antarctica for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

In an annual journey, the 46-year old Polar Star is heading to McMurdo Station on Ross Island in Antarctica to deliver a year’s supply of cargo and fuel to the U.S. scientists stationed in the area.

Commissioned in 1976, the ship was built by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company of Seattle, Washington along with sister ship, USCGC Polar Sea.

updated 11-14-2021

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Scene on the Sound: From onboard the R/V Thomas G. Thompson

Friday, November 12, 2021

Photo by Jarred Swalwell

Story and photos by Jarred Swalwell

Point Wells, Richmond Beach and the WSF Spokane framed by the a-frame on board the R/V Thomas G. Thompson.

Science equipment in the lab on the R/V Thomas G. Thompson

My science equipment inside one of the labs. The blue instrument on the right is what I design and build. It's a continuous flow cytometer used to identify and count phytoplankton. 

On this leg we're headed to San Diego where I will get off. My equipment will head out from there with another science crew from the UW and crisscross the equator a few times before heading up to Honolulu.



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