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ACCIDENTS

U.S. Navy recent mishaps

By Duncan Mil

August 21, 2017 - At least 10 U.S. sailors are missing after the USS John S. McCain collided with a tanker, the Alnic MC, early Monday east of Singapore, the second accident involving a ship from the Navy’s 7th Fleet in the Pacific in two months.

The USS John S. McCain has now arrived at Changi Naval Base in Singapore after suffering damage to its hull that caused flooding in compartments, including crew berthing, machinery, and communications rooms. “Damage control efforts by the crew halted further flooding,” the U.S. 7th Fleet said in a statement.

Navy experts said such accidents are “infrequent” and provide lessons. Ships have nautical rules of the road, established by the International Maritime Organization, and technology such as radar and crew members to lookout for other vessels.

However, over the past eight years, U.S. Navy vessels have been involved in eight incidents, including four collisions this year alone.

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PUBLISHED: 21/08/2017; STORY: Graphic News
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