130311-N-KL617-022 SULU SEA, Philippines (March 11, 2013) The Navy mine countermeasures ship ex-Guardian (MCM 5) ran aground on Tubbataha Reef Jan. 17. The Navy and contracted salvage teams continue damage assessments and the removal of equipment and parts to prepare the grounded ship to be safely dismantled and removed from Tubbataha Reef. The Navy continues to work in close cooperation with the Philippine authorities to safely dismantle Guardian from the reef while minimizing environmental effects. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Relea
130311-N-KL617-022 SULU SEA, Philippines (March 11, 2013) The Navy mine countermeasures ship ex-Guardian (MCM 5) ran aground on Tubbataha Reef Jan. 17. The Navy and contracted salvage teams continue damage assessments and the removal of equipment and parts to prepare the grounded ship to be safely dismantled and removed from Tubbataha Reef. The Navy continues to work in close cooperation with the Philippine authorities to safely dismantle Guardian from the reef while minimizing environmental effects. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Released) Join the conversation Guardian is salvaged. (8559256393)
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