US navy gave no more details for presence of Virginia Ann in Irish Exclusive Economic Zone since January
The purpose of the Virginia Ann remains unclear, although there has been speculation it is involved in upgrading a US undersea surveillance system used to detect Russian submarines.
The Virginia Ann is operated by the US Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Centre or Navfac-EXWC, a section of the US Navy responsible for maintenance and installation of subsurface infrastructure, including undersea surveillance systems. Vessels, particularly military vessels, often turn off their AIS when attempting to conceal their movements.
This “Sound Surveillance System” consisted of underwater hydrophones placed at strategic chokepoints alert the US any time a Russian sub enters the north Atlantic. The previously classified system is undergoing a replacement programme. “Visits from foreign naval vessels are a long-standing and common practice in Ireland and worldwide and it is therefore normal and welcome for foreign naval vessels to visit Irish ports,” a spokesman said.The presence the ship operating off Cork shows Irish waters are of interest to all of the world’s major military powers, said independent Senator Gerard Craughwell.
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