 A team of U.S. Navy divers and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians successfully completed an at-sea disposal of the derelict vessel MV Microglory in Pompeii, Federated States of Micronesia, as part of Pacific Partnership 2024, TAC-1. It's been up here side for about eight years now. The disposal effort followed more than a month of rehabilitation to the vessel to remove fuel oil and other environmental contaminants. Main challenges are getting it seaworthy enough to get out to the drop site, and also make sure we have as much fuel and oil out as we can to make sure we don't put anything in the water, including insulation from the refrigerators that were down here. Following the preparation, the vessel was sank in more than 2,000 meters of water, reducing potential environmental risks and economic impacts. The disposal site was approved by the Micronesian government. President Christopher Green said that the operation was one of many ways the United States and FSM continue to develop strong diplomatic ties and work together to protect our oceans and marine life for future generations. It's very proud work. You know, it's a beautiful island, so I'm glad to be out here, you know, helping out the island. It is hard work at the end of the day, but definitely very rewarding. Reporting for Pacific Partnership, I'm Petty Officer Jacob Allison.