 However, the outstanding performance of the crew saved the ship from sinking without the loss of life.After completing temporary repairs in Dubai and floating Roberts onto the heavy lift vessel "Mighty Servant 2", Rinn turned over command to CDR John Townes III on June 20, 1988.Rinn was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat V by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral William Crowe; additionally, he was awarded the United States Navy League's "Stephen Decatur Award" for Operational Excellence as well as the United States Congress National Day of Excellence Award.