Refueling Ships at Sea

Refueling Ships at Sea

Replenishment at sea or underway replenishment is a method of transferring fuel, munitions, and stores from one ship to another while under way. First developed in the early 20th century it was used extensively by the United States Navy as a logistics support technique in the Pacific theatre, permitting US carrier task forces to remain at sea indefinitely.

Video Credits: Canadian Armed Forces video by Imagery Technician Sgt. Devin VandeSype, U.S. Navy videos by Arthurgwain Marquez, Conor Minto and John Dahlstron, Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez | United States Department of Defense

Thumbnail Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez

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34 thoughts on “Refueling Ships at Sea

  1. The emergency decoupling drill was pretty cool. Fun fact there's a Gunner's Mate at every refueling sponson with an explosive wire cutters in case of emergency.

  2. Вам надо посмотреть как российские рыболовные суда швартуются в океане во время шторма и передают топливо или груз на ходу. Вам надо ещё учиться и учиться. Салаги вы, а не моряки.

  3. Did a "Westpac" on Connie, in the 70's… was NOT a coffee drinker, so the fresh milk re-supply was a Godsend ! (have NOT drank 'kool aid' since that cruise ! lol ) .Yes , the fresh fruit also helped make life a little more bearable as well… that …rarely, if ever, gets mentioned on these vids. I was an "Airdale"… so it was our turn to watch others work their butts off, for a change … & they DID, during these vital transfers. THIS is one of those events in life that has changed little, if any, from the decades ago, when I experienced it. Thanks for your service sailors ! 👍

  4. Вам надо посмотреть как российские рыболовные суда швартуются в океане во время шторма и передают топливо или груз на ходу. Вам надо ещё учиться и учиться. Салаги вы, а не моряки.

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