In October, the M/T Badlands Trader conducted an UnRep/CONSOL operation for Military Sealift Command with USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) at sea.
USNS Richard E. Byrd’s crew sends the messenger line over to the M/T Badlands Trader to begin refueling operations.
Badlands Trader Second Mate John Dufrene is plotting position on the ECDIS as AB Vener Pelayo serves as the Helmsman.
Chief Mate Wayne Archer (far right) instructs the Badlands Trader crewmembers to connect the cargo hose for CONSOL operations. Photos provided by Captain Thua Pham.