Photos: C.S. Dependable reflagged into U.S. registry for U.S. Cable Security Fleet

The SubCom cable ship Dependable was reflagged into U.S. registry this month for service in the U.S. Cable Security Fleet. Members of American Maritime Officers working onboard the ship during the reflagging included (left to right) First Officer Doug Strassburg, Second Assistant Engineer Patrick Duffy-Miller, Third A.E. Nicholas Roros III, Second A.E. Isabelo Fernandez, Third Mate Maria Garcia, Third A.E. Michael Erickson, Second Mate Cory Durkin, Second Mate Alex Poliwoda, Third A.E. Ron Brune, (back) Chief Mate Grayson Connor, Captain Yann Durieux, (front) Chief Engineer John Evans and First A.E. Matt Pastuszak. The Dependable is one of two SubCom ships that will serve in the Cable Security Fleet, which is modeled after the Maritime Security Program. Like the MSP, each ship serving in the U.S. Cable Security Fleet will receive an annual stipend. Funding for the program must be appropriated annually by Congress. Photos courtesy of Captain Yann Durieux