USS Guardian Salvage Operation in Tubbataha Reef

Being the best helicopter company for all its' services offered in the Philippines, Airgurus Ltd. Co., has been recently chosen to be part with the salvage operation on the grounded US minesweeper, USS Guardian which ran aground at Tubbataha Reef last January 17, 2013.

Airgurus' helicopter on a special mission.

A protected Natural Marine Park in Sulu Sea, Philippines, Tubbataha Reef is home to over 1,000 species and many of them are considered endangered like the Hawksbill Sea Turtles. It is a popular haven for professional divers worldwide. It is because of Tubbataha's diverse ecosystem that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO declared Tubbataha Reef as a World Heritage Site in December 1993. 

Airgurus' Chief Executive Officer and Chief Pilot, Captain Harry Lero transporting personnel
for the salvage operation on USS Guardian at Tubbataha Reef. 

With the recent arrival of salvaging ships including the 112.8x30.4 m. Jascon-25 that the US Navy hired, Airgurus became part of the important salvage operation in the country. Smit Singapore PTE Ltd., the company that contracted us to assist in the transport and safety of the workers... in their goal to remove the USS Guardian from Tubbataha Reef. The Jascon 25 is said to cut the USS Guardian into pieces and these pieces will be transported out of the area.

The dismantling operation of the US Navy minesweeper USS Guardian is expected to start today February 19, 2013. 

At the helipad of Jascon 25, the transfer of personnel  for the salvage operation on USS Guardian
has been completed via Airgurus' helicopter.

Battered by heavy waves at Tubbataha Reef, below are the recent aerial images of the USS Guardian taken by Airgurus' own aerial photographers. 

Rough seas heavily batter the US minesweeper USS Guardian that is stuck on Tubbataha Reef. 

The USS Guardian that ran aground Tubbataha Reef, a World Heritage Site.

Current weather conditions 

For more photos, visit our website www.airgurus.com (gallery under "Special Missions"). For inquiries, email info@airgurus.com or contact our 24/7 hotlines: +639175966288 | +639209550897 | +639178385802 | +6327810787.

By Jodge Ledesma

Mktg. Director, Airgurus Ltd. Co.   

Aerial Photography in the Philippines

Aerial photography is all about documentation. Whether it be a hobby for a photographer, a part of a memorable trip, a coverage for any event (i.e., weddings, sports activities, etc.), a geological survey or mapping, business, etc., it is really for documentation for whatever purpose it may serve you.

A part of Airgurus services, we can provide you with helicopters and various aircraft suitable for anyone's aerial photography needs. If you are not in the know, aerial photographs are also often used for decision support, record keeping, courtroom evidences, and more. Consider aerial photography as your documentation for any of the fields below:

• Sports Coverage
• Maintenance Records
• Air & Sea Port Maintenance
• Construction Documentation
• Design Visualization
• Law Enforcement
• Precision Vertical Mapping
• Rail Design
• Public Health & Safety
• Utilities Inventory
• Unstable Soil Detection
• Environmental Assessment
• Agricultural Manangement
• Bridge Deck Studies & Records
• Courtroom Litigation
• Ferry Terminal Documentation
• Pavement Studies & Survey
• Public Outreach
• Roadway Inventory
• Traffic Routing & Studies
• Wildlife & Marine Documentation 

The use of precise perspective images to accentuate a project's finer points is growing within the Airgurus Marketing Department because we, ourselves, also do documentations for our company especially when our helicopters and aircraft does medical evacuations, charters, film and TV work and so many more!

Getting the perfect aerial photograph is an art from. We can provide the transport and photographer to snap you the perfect aerial shot of your property, landscape, real estate, vista or other subjects.

The only way to get these types of pictures is by using a helicopter with an experience pilot and professional photographers. Airgurus can provide both at a reasonable price. If you have an event that requires the aerial expertise mentioned then get in contact with us for a quote and information on acquiring the footage or photos you need.

For a fast quote, contact our 24/7 operations center at +632 781 2707 / +632 781 0787 / + 632 920 955 0897 / +632 908 888 6829 / +63 917 596 6288 or email us directly at info@airgurus.com

ON AERIAL CHASE OF THE MINI COOPER S

Airgurus' SkyAid Helicopter recently covered aerial photos for the Boss 2011 Ironman Challenge VI, an endurance race that ran for 1,200 kilometers last January 8, 2011 tapping 12 provinces in the north of the Philippines. Airgurus managed to follow the leading motorcycles and cars especially the Mini Cooper S.

The Mini Cooper S was driven by partners Dominic Ochoa and Ricky Montelibano. For more photos and full story of their adventure, click here...

THE AERIAL CHASE ON THE MINI COOPER S: BOSS 2011 IRONMAN CHALLENGE VI

AERIAL IMAGES FOR BOSS 2011 IRONMAN CHALLENGE VI

Airgurus Ltd. Co., the leading Helicopter Charter and Air Ambulance/Medevac company in the Philippines and SkyAid took off for a great adventure up North of Luzon, Philippines to provide air ambulance support and get aerial shots of the riders and drivers of the BOSS 2011 Ironman Challenge VI last January 8, 2011. 

Airgurus' SkyAid is the official air ambulance sponsor for this prestigious and adventurous event.

 

Full story on http://socialmediawhore.blogspot.com/2011/01/airgurus-helicopter-did-aerial-images.html

To see more of our photos, visit www.airgurus.com or simply "like" our Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Airgurus-Ltd-Co/110036472402666

ON AERIAL CONSTRUCTION

Airgurus Ltd. Co. has provided aerial construction services for many clients... in many different situations and locations in the Philippines. Whether your business is in need of communications or power infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, repair or install a completely new system, we have the experience to do the job with contractors in transporting heavy equipment to challenging situations and locations. Our Aerial construction services will provide secure means and ways in achieving your goals with minimal set-up, cost and time.

With Airgurus' diversified fleet of helicopters, professional ground crews and highly-trained pilots, we assure you of safe and cost-effective means to meet all the lifting requirements for any number of construction projects or lifting operation. We carefully plan and work  things out with your team ahead of time to coordinate logistics and ensure that everything goes exactly as planned.

We operate Bell 206 Jet Ranger, Bell 206 Long Ranger, Bell 407 and Eurocopter AS350B helicopters for construction lifts. These aircraft are capable of lifting loads up to 2,000 lbs. in a single pick.

With the experience and knowledge of our highly-skilled pilots and seasoned management, we guarantee you with the quality aerial construction services you need in the Philippines. 

For more info, visit www.airgurus.com or contact us 24/7 at these numbers... +632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086 / +63 920 955 0897 / +63 917 596 6288.