Posted: 10/28/2021
Research Vessel Kilo Moana recovered several U.S. Navy Oceanography gliders in the Pacific, October 25, 2021. The recovery effort was a collaboration between the crew aboard the Kilo Moana and members from Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC), Naval Oceanographic Office, University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS), School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, Office of Naval Research, and University of Hawaii at Manoa. Naval Oceanography operates unmanned gliders around the world that survey the oceans to better understand the physical environment. UNOLS has a fleet of U.S. Navy vessels that conduct research and surveys the oceans of the world. Special thanks to the skipper of the Moana, Captain David Martin, and crew, Chief Mate Matthew Kor, OTG Tech Lance Frymire and OTG Tech Trevor Young. CNMOC directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally-distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary. – Photo by Capt. David Martin