Posted:
November 21, 2014
The Cape Wrath, operated by Crowley Liner Services and manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers, is among the Ready Reserve Force ships that have been activated for Operation United Assistance, supporting medical personnel fighting the spread of Ebola in West Africa.
The RRF ships are deploying to U.S. installations in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. The Cape Wrath loaded more than 700 additional pieces of equipment in Jacksonville, Fla., including water purification trucks, refrigeration, and fuel storage and command and control vehicles. In addition to the equipment, up to 3,000 U.S. troops will deploy to the region from various bases.
Military Sealift Command provided detailed briefings and precautionary information to the officers and crews of the RRF ships prior to deployment.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey has said the mission will probably last 18 months, although it is not known how long the RRF ships will be involved.
Cape Wrath serving in Operation United Assistance
The Cape Wrath, operated by Crowley Liner Services and manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers, is among the Ready Reserve Force ships that have been activated for Operation United Assistance, supporting medical personnel fighting the spread of Ebola in West Africa.
The RRF ships are deploying to U.S. installations in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. The Cape Wrath loaded more than 700 additional pieces of equipment in Jacksonville, Fla., including water purification trucks, refrigeration, and fuel storage and command and control vehicles. In addition to the equipment, up to 3,000 U.S. troops will deploy to the region from various bases.
Military Sealift Command provided detailed briefings and precautionary information to the officers and crews of the RRF ships prior to deployment.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey has said the mission will probably last 18 months, although it is not known how long the RRF ships will be involved.