DSU Showcases Submarine Rescue Capabilities
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS080805-11
Release Date: 8/5/2008 3:45:00 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Porter Anderson, Naval Base San Diego Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Deep Submergence Unit (DSU) hosted the second annual Submarine Rescue Day at their command on Naval Air Station North Island Aug. 1-2.
DSU, the Navy's only worldwide deployable submarine rescue-capable command, showcased personnel, capabilities and equipment.
"It's gratifying to give all these people that 'wow' feeling in seeing all that we here at DSU offer to the fleet and around the world," said Machinist's Mate 1st Class (SS/DSW) Patrick Melendez, co-pilot of Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) Mystic.
The event provided information about how the Navy responds to crises around the globe. DSU is capable of responding to a crisis within 72 hours of the call.
"We train constantly to keep our performance levels high," said Lt. Scott Sharrow, training and planning operations officer. "It normally takes 12 to 15 months to fully qualify our enlisted members and even longer for the Reserve unit we have."
Some equipment DSU's Sailors must qualify to use was showcased at the event including the Atmospheric Diving System, which has a maximum depth of 2,000 feet and DSRV Mystic, which has served DSU for more than 30 years.
Submarine Rescue Day was open to contractors, friends, family members or anyone interested in DSU's operations and equipment.
"It's good to see what the Navy has to offer, such as all the systems and capabilities for all situations and events that could be thrown at them by world events," said visitor Tim Hunt.
"This year's Submarine Rescue Day is already bigger than last year's," said Navy Diver 1st Class (DSW/SW) Kiwini Turner. "With some hope, it will be even bigger next year, and I look forward to it."
For more news from Naval Base San Diego, visit www.navy.mil/local/NBSD/.
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