The Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) hosted a number of engagements from the thirteenth Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) and U.S. Navy Submarine Workers Talks to ship excursions whereas moored pierside at Sepanggar Naval Base in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Frank Cable’s triad, together with a number of officers, had the chance to tour the Malaysian Submarine Command Headquarters to study extra in regards to the Royal Malaysian Navy’s submarine capabilities, July 15, 2022. Workers talks additionally included discussions of Frank Cable’s expeditionary restore, rearm, and re-provision capabilities. Whereas in port, Frank Cable Sailors additionally had the chance to take part in a pleasant volleyball match with RMN sailors.

Hull Upkeep Technician 2nd Class Jerry P. Sensible, from Little Rock, Arkansas, stands watch aboard the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) throughout sea and anchor element, July 13, 2022.(U.S. Navy photograph by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Henry X. Liu)

“It was an honor to host the thirteenth Royal Malaysian Navy and U.S. Navy Submarine Workers Talks onboard our ship. We loved the chance to current our submarine tender’s expeditionary capabilities and reinforce our sturdy relationship with the Royal Malaysian Navy,” stated Capt. Frye, Frank Cable’s commanding officer.

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“The Royal Malaysian Navy displayed a variety of spectacular capabilities of the RMN Submarine Drive. Joint engagements between the Royal Malaysian Navy and U.S. Navy proceed to strengthen our partnership. I’m honored to have been part of these joint engagements and hope they result in future allied operations,” stated Ens. Sean Smith, Frank Cable’s weapons dealing with officer, of the tour of RMN submarine command headquarters.

Royal Malaysian Navy Capt. Kamalrulzaman bin Zainul, acting Submarine Force Commander and commanding officer of Submarine Training Centre, gives welcoming remarks to assembled U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy officers in preparation for the 13th Royal Malaysian Navy and U.S. Navy Submarine Staff Talks to be conducted aboard the Emory S Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40)
Royal Malaysian Navy Capt. Kamalrulzaman bin Zainul, performing Submarine Drive Commander and commanding officer of Submarine Coaching Centre, offers welcoming remarks to assembled U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy officers in preparation for the thirteenth Royal Malaysian Navy and U.S. Navy Submarine Workers Talks. (U.S. Navy photograph by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaitlyn E. Eads)

Frank Cable hosted a number of excursions for RMN sailors with Frank Cable Sailors presenting the ship’s medical, restore, provide and weapon capabilities, demonstrating the ship’s operational readiness always. Lastly, the triad from the Royal Australian Navy Collins-class submarine HMAS Collins, at present docked at Sepanggar Naval Base, visited the Frank Cable for lunch. Frank Cable, forward-deployed to the island of Guam, repairs, rearms, and re-provisions submarines and floor vessels within the Indo-Pacific area. Frank Cable is at present on patrol conducting expeditionary upkeep and logistics within the U.S. seventh Fleet space of operations in assist of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Royal Malaysian Navy officers host a tour for U.S. Navy officers assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) of the Submarine Command Headquarters on Sepanggar Naval Base in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Royal Malaysian Navy officers host a tour for U.S. Navy officers assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) of the Submarine Command Headquarters on Sepanggar Naval Base in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. (U.S. Navy photograph by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaitlyn E. Eads)

USS Frank Cable (AS-40) is the second Emory S. Land-class submarine tender constructed by the Lockheed Shipbuilding and Development Firm of Seattle, Washington for america Navy. The ship was christened on 14 January 1978 by Mrs. Rose A. Michaelis, spouse of Admiral Frederick H. Michaelis, then Chief of Naval Materials. The ship is known as for Frank Cable, {an electrical} engineer who had labored as an electrician and trial captain for USS Holland (SS-1). The Emory S. Land-class is an identical to the previous L. Y. Spear-class. The ships have been particularly designed to service nuclear-powered assault submarines. They function 53 specialised workshops on 13 decks on board. 4 submarines may be serviced concurrently. The ships are geared up with two 40 ton bow anchors and one 20 ton stern anchor, two 60 ton cranes and two 7 ton cranes. All ships have a helicopter touchdown pad aft, though no hangar.