staff of submarine force, Rescue and Rescue Command (COMRES), Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service, Special Forces Command (COMFUSE) And Second Naval Area of chilean navy participated in practice Sabsar Media 2023 For the purpose of training and expanding its capabilities to rescue damaged submarines.
The SS-20 Thomson submarine was captured by remotely operated vehicle (ROV) cameras. chile navy signature
According to the organization, the activity, which took place in the Gulf of Arauco region in late November, involved a simulated scenario in which a submarine SS-20 Thomson It represents a damaged unit 80 meters deep.
Deep diving specialists deliver survival items via the sails of an SS-20 Thomson. chile navy signature
Faced with this scenario, the underwater unit was activated to search the location on the seabed and subsequently reach it to deliver survival elements to the crew, including in the high seas. Tug intervened. ATF-65 GeneQ As a rescue platform.
chief of comrades, frigate captain george hernandezexplained that in the activity, “we carried out intervention operations on a damaged submarine, supported by divers who were able to reach 80 meters of depth to support a container with survival elements, inspected with ROV Submarine and tugboat support GeneQ With dynamic positioning methodology, which contributed to enhancing our capabilities to counter the defence.
Commander George Hernandez and Commodore Federico Selzer observe operations from ATF-65 GENQ. chile navy signature
On his part, the Commander of the Submarine Force, Commodore federico selzerExpressed positive evaluation of the practice Sabsar Media 2023Because it “allowed to integrate a range of capabilities which has yielded benefits in detection, integration and increased capabilities to detect a submarine pretending to be damaged.”
team work
Officers participated in the exercise Italian Military Navythe commander gennaro vitaglianohead of 5th Submarine Escape and Rescue Office from Italy, who served as an observing officer, personally supervising the various stages and contributing his experience in various areas of submarine escape and rescue.
Commander Gennaro Vitagliano in conversation with Frigate Captain Patricio Concha and Commander Jorge Hernandez. chile navy signature
“It is quite gratifying to see the integration potential of the different means participating in this exercise and to be able to verify that they can increase rescue capacity in the face of accidents of this type,” the Italian indicated. Naval officer.
The Comrace Deep Diving Unit is staffed by experts who have the ability to dive to 100 meters with closed circuit equipment. chile navy signature
commander of ATF-65 GeneQthe commander patricio concha, pointed out that the Chilean Navy is constantly strengthening and training its capabilities. “We have been preparing for a long time, going through many stages, participating in simulated exercises with everything that is involved in the underwater rescue phase,” he said.
Subsar Medios 2023 practice team members. Chilean Navy signature
The officer stressed that “one thing it demonstrates is the versatility of this ship, which ranges from Antarctic operations to maritime signaling support, now also including rescue exercises, in addition to its main role of towing and To provide support to other units, we are very happy to be able to receive training in these types of activities. Finally, the staff is very motivated, which is essential to achieve these results.