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 Sling Load and Lifting Operations in the Philippines

Airgurus Ltd. Co. offers solutions for your aerial construction needs. We are highly experienced in a variety of rigging for lift operations; perfect to transport supplies to far away locations. Items being transported to remote areas such as construction sites are slung under the helicopter on a long-line for safe and dependable delivery. We understand that for you, time is truly of the essence and you can rest assured that we will handle your booking in a highly professional and efficient manner.

We can provide you with all the your sling load and lifting needs as we have all helicopter and aircraft to suit the level of difficulties a job requires.

 

Whether it be high rise and penthouse needs, rooftop placements, general construction and concrete placements, cellular tower construction, air conditioning unit installations, remote access materials, construction lift, transmission power line installations, and anything else you can think of!

Think helicopters are expensive? Think again! Helicopters can compete with land-based cranes and are often significantly less expensive! Think of the time savings as well! Simply select the time and location, whether locally, regionally or nationwide, the Airgurus Management Team will seamlessly handle the process for you from beginning to end.

Let the Airgurus Management Team give you a competitive quote on that next lift job you have in mind, contact the friendly 24/7 staff for more details at +632 781 2707 / +632 781 0787 / +632 854 4086  +63 920 955 0897  / +63 917 596 6288 or email us at info@airgurus.com

Airgurus Ltd. Co. offers solutions for a variety of rigging for lift operations... perfect to transport supplies to far away location. All items being transported to remote areas like construction sites are slung under helicopters on a long line for safe and dependable delivery. 

Airgurus Offers Prayers for Japanese Quake and Tsunami Victims

Airgurus Ltd. Co., the best air ambulance company providing medical evacuation access in the Philippines, joins the world in mourning and in  praying for the victims of the worst earthquake in 100 years that ripped Japan.

Our little prayer for the quake and tsunami victims in Japan last 11.03.11.

Friday's magnitude 8.9 earthquake and resulting tsunami left towns and villages devastated. The earthquake triggered fires and caused severe damage to buildings... leaving five million households without  electricity and 1 million without water. The official death toll is expected to go up in thousands as rescuers reach more hard-hit areas.

Hundreds of images at Airgurus' Facebook Page 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Airgurus-Ltd-Co/110036472402666

We are all saddened by the hundreds of heart-wrenching aftermath images we have gathered in our Airgurus Ltd. Co. Facebook Page. 


To our Japanese brothers and sisters, we, at Airgurus Ltd. Co., are with you... in your darkest hours. We reach out to God in hopes of finding meaning and strength... a way to help even though we are so far away.

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

ON IMAGES FOR BOSS 2011 IRONMAN CHALLENGE VI

Airgurus Ltd. Co., the leading Helicopter Charter and Medevac company in the Philippines sponsored the very recent Boss 2011 Ironman Challenge VI with it's SkyAid, the official air ambulance of the said event which happened last Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 00:00 and ended Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 23:30.

SkyAid offered a one week membership coverage to riders and drivers for only P1,000/pax. Not bad considering medical evacuations can cost as much as one million pesos (US$20,000) within the Philippnes and with the riders and drivers become SkyAid members, it cost them practically nothing!

  
SkyAid with its' partnership with Aeromed... is the best solution if ever you're in a medical emergency or figured accident far away from adequate medical care anywhere in the Philippines.
 

 
SkyAid was on 24 hours standby for any medical emergencies of this event of motorists who took the challenge and enjoyed the ride!

This year's BOSS 2011 Ironman Challenge VI further gained momentum and credibility standing in the Philippine market as they have done a great job in organizing this prestigious and adventurous event. Watch out for the more formidable BOSS 2011 Ironman Challenge VII as Airgurus Ltd. Co.'s SkyAid provides air ambulance support and covering more aerial actions on the road next year!

For more info about Airgurus Ltd. Co. and SkyAid, visit the website www.airgurus.com 

More images on blog source:  http://socialmediawhore.blogspot.com/2011/01/images-boss-2011-ironman-challenge-vi.html

Also at our Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Airgurus-Ltd-Co/110036472402666

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:
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