During Operation Tomodachi , '' Safeguard '' was one of several ships participating in disaster relief after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami . Divers from the ship helped clear the port at Hachinohe , Aomori to facilitate the delivery of relief supplies via the city
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
USNS Safeguard (T-ARS-50)