The other question is, what are the us going to send that would greatly enhance what is already here, considering they have already sent a P8.
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Re the Ocean Shield, sounds like good forward planning to me.
We (as in Aust) have only had it a short while and specifically purchased for Disasters and disaster relief. Heaps of deck space, accommodation, a helipad and ROV, all very useful if they find anything and for taking items from other ships that pick wreckage up.