USS Essex Completes Inspection and Survey
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Greg Johnson7th Fleet Public Affairs
SASEBO, Japan - The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) completed a Material Inspection by the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) July 1, after a four-day assessment of the ship’s condition and capabilities.
INSURV is conducted aboard all Navy ships every five years and is intended to ensure ships are properly equipped and ready for sustained combat operations at sea. During the inspection, more than 140 inspectors examined the ship and assessed the crew across a wide range of shipboard tasks.
"Essex's successful INSURV was due to the extensive planning, preparation and hard work of her superb crew," said Capt. Troy Hart, Essex’s commanding officer. "I'm extremely proud of all they have accomplished. Their dedicated efforts not only ensured success during INSURV, but also enhanced the material and combat readiness of Essex."
Throughout the past three months, Essex’s crew worked extended hours in preparation for INSURV, cleaning and preserving compartments, checking equipment systems, and restoring decks and fan rooms. Many Sailors routinely sacrificed their weekends to ensure their ship was ready for the inspection.
"The entire crew really came together to work as one team throughout INSURV and that was a huge factor in our success," said Lt. Cmdr. Barnet Harris, Essex’s INSURV coordinator. "The crew’s collective efforts and sacrifices over the past few months paid great dividends. We should all be very proud of our hard work and great result!"
During INSURV preparations, many Sailors were temporarily assigned to specialized "tiger teams," which focused on specific areas throughout the ship, such as decks, lagging, loose cables, valves and fan rooms. Much of the ship’s success can be attributed to the work these Sailors put in while assigned to those teams, said Harris
This article was originally published at: http://www.c7f.navy.mil/news/2010/07-july/06.htm
(Posted July. 08, 2010)