Members of the Deck Department recover the camera platform while the remotely operated vehicle is trailing behind the ship. This operation involves the Officer of the Deck to drive the ship, a winch operator, and several people on deck to handle the equipment and taglines as the gear comes over the side of the ship.
ROV Recovery
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Members of the Deck Department recover the camera platform while the remotely operated vehicle is trailing behind the ship. This operation involves the Officer of the Deck to drive the ship, a winch operator, and several people on deck to handle the equipment and taglines as the gear comes over the side of the ship.
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