Entries Tagged as 'USNS Assertive'

Back from a Short trip out to Sea of Japan

Our Ship was able to get underway last week only to find something not working well with the equipment. It was a ’shake down’ cruise; I guess….a voyage a ship takes to get all its equipment in order. We had left Yokohama, Japan on a good day with light winds and ventured out to a designated area which took about a day. Once the ship got out further out to sea, that is where the seas ‘picked up’ and grew larger, about 8-10ft.
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Made it Into Yokohama, Japan!

Hi Folks-
I made it into Yokohama,Japan alright. The weather is very blistery cold, yet a warm up on the way. I have settled into my job as a Third Mate and hope to be ‘underway’ soon. The plan may be that our ship might stay out to sea for longer than I have ever been(1-2 Months).
- Nadir

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Going to Work Again!

Well, It seems as if it is time for work, once again. I’ve had an adventurous 6 and a half months off…but ready for work! This new assignment will put me onboard the USNS ASSERTIVE, a Navy Surveillance ship.
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