I was seeing equipment, just not being given new equipment...and not given the same equipment I already had on the previous sub.
I'm only using one mod, TMO...so I can't imagine I'm the only one having this problem?
I am able to load the game and have been able to take a picture (I'm simply mouseclicking on the icon once it's active) but I think I need to photograph a few more boats to complete the mission.
It did this at my last photo mission too, earlier in the game...but fortunately I got a photo to work and the mission only required one.