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USS Momsen Assists Motor Vessel in Arabian Sea

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS080714-06
Release Date: 7/14/2008 5:06:00 PM

From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet Public Affairs

USS Momsen, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Momsen (DDG 92) and its embarked helicopter detachment is providing assistance at sea to Motor Vessel Lehmann Timber.

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 will 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 United States 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.

Momsen is homeported in Everett, Wash., and is deployed to region as part of the 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.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet Public Affairs, visit www.navy.mil/local/cusnc/.