Tanker Tilt

Tanker Tilt

ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 1, 2008) The Military Sealift Command product tanker SS Chesapeake (T-AOT 5084) tilts 13 degrees to port to release the single anchored leg moor (SALM) into the ocean.

The SALM is used to keep the ship at anchor during replenishment of fuel and supplies to shore activities.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Morales (Released)

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