SHIELD:  Blue, a Mark 12 diver carrying an underwater hydraulic tool is shown next to a stato anchor.  The MK 12 diver, carrying an underwater hydraulic tool, and the modern stato anchor next to him contrast the MK 5 diving helmet and eels anchors on the original GRAPPLE crest and symbolize GRAPPLE’s commitment to being the most technologically advanced salvage ship afloat.

CREST:  On a wreath of colors blue and gold is a bed of flames.  Within the flames are three stars.  The blue and gold wreath shows the colors worn by all Navy divers while diving and physically training.  Rising above the flames a gold demi-lion with a collar that bears two white stars.  The flame represents the fury and danger of war; the three stars stand for the three wars in which the original GRAPPLE served.  The demi-lion grasps the lifeline and air hoses of a Mark 12 diver.  The lion amid flames represents the courage needed to save other ships in combat.  The stars upon the collar stand for this ship, the second to be named the GRAPPLE.  The motto ready to serve stands below on a scroll.