150330-N-NT747-038 YOKOHAMA, Japan - Five Filipino fisherman depart the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge at the Yokohama North Dock. Blue Ridge rendered assistance to a fishing vessel suffering mechanical difficulties in the Philippine Sea March 25, rescuing the Filipino nationals who were adrift for three days with no food. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia Pacific region.