NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer Operations Officer, LT Aaron Colohon, shakes Commanding Officer, CDR Eric Johnson’s hand following successful recovery of the remotely operated vehicle (ROV). All power and communications to the vehicle were lost during the dive, making recovery more complicated than usual. Next to them, Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration ROV Dive Supervisor, Dan Rogers, oversees operations on the aft deck following recovery.
Difficult Recovery
Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2017 Laulima O Ka Moana.
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer Operations Officer, LT Aaron Colohon, shakes Commanding Officer, CDR Eric Johnson’s hand following successful recovery of the remotely operated vehicle (ROV). All power and communications to the vehicle were lost during the dive, making recovery more complicated than usual. Next to them, Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration ROV Dive Supervisor, Dan Rogers, oversees operations on the aft deck following recovery. Download larger version (jpg, 6.5 MB).
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