Hoda Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The vessel 'Hoda', previously named 'C Champion', has found refuge at Penno’s Wharf in St. George's East End following unforeseen technical issues. This unique ship, a submarine and special warfare support unit previously serving the United States Military Sealift Command, had made its way to Bermuda in September 2025 after being transformed into a private yacht. Originally set to sail to Gibraltar, the 'Hoda' was compelled to return due to the mechanical complications. The yacht will stay at Penno’s Wharf until necessary repairs are completed, ensuring it can continue its journey safely.

On January 19, ongoing efforts to rescue the grounded minesweeper USS Guardian were facilitated by the Military Sealift Command ships, USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62) and C-Champion, which played a vital role in transferring personnel. Following the grounding incident on Tubbataha Reef, all 79 crew members of the USS Guardian were successfully evacuated to nearby support vessels via small boats, ensuring their safety. The USS Guardian remains stranded approximately 80 miles east-southeast of Palawan Island, as the U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet ships continue to conduct necessary survey operations aboard the vessel. Despite attempts to dislodge the ship during high tide, initial recovery efforts have proven unsuccessful. In response to the situation, additional support vessels have arrived on the scene, with a keen focus on minimizing environmental impact while safeguarding the crew. On January 17, the tug Trabajador departed Subic port and is on its way to the Sulu Sea to assess the Guardian's condition, with an expected arrival on January 20. Once on site, engineers will promptly evaluate the damage. Furthermore, a US Navy ship is anticipated to arrive in Puerto Princesa City on Sunday to assist in the evaluation process, as the Seventh Fleet, stationed in Okinawa, Japan, has deployed two support vessels to facilitate crew transport. The rescue operation continues with a dedicated commitment to both crew safety and environmental protection.

In a dramatic maritime rescue, 72 out of 79 crew members aboard the USS Guardian abandoned ship following the critical arrival of the US-chartered vessel C-Champion on January 18, 2013, at approximately 10 a.m. The USS Guardian, a minesweeper that had run aground on Tubbataha Reef in Palawan province, sustained severe damage after running afoul of the reef at 2 a.m. on January 17. As it became apparent that the ship was irreparable and at risk of sinking, the crew made the difficult decision to evacuate. The Philippine Navy and Coast Guard responded promptly, deploying multiple gunboats and patrol vessels to the scene. The USS Guardian had set sail for Palawan after a port call at Subic Bay on January 13, only to become lodged on the reef nearly 90 nautical miles from Puerto Princesa City. With two-thirds of the 68-meter-long warship currently trapped in the protected marine area, the environmental impact on the delicate corals of Tubbataha Reef continues to escalate. For more details and images, visit the report at http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5huh-zq_8-Q3jIUBK53uf2P_2-w6g?docId=CNG.e03423201860fdf16f192b206d60187d.f1.