Posted: 07/01/2011
GULF OF ADEN (July 6, 2011) Sailors assigned to the guided-missle cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) approach a life boat to rescue crew members from the Liberian-flagged motor vessel MT Brilliante Virtuoso. The crew of Brilliante Virturoso abandoned ship due to a fire aboard the vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Intelligence Specialist Raynald Lenieux)