USS John S. McCain collides with merchant ship in Pacific ***Update with report page 18***
The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain was involved in a collision with a merchant vessel east of Singapore and the Strait of Malacca, the Navy said in a tweet.
Initial reports indicate the warship sustained damage to its port side aft.
No immediate word on any casualties. Search and rescue efforts are under way in coordination with local authorities, the Navy said.
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August 20, 2017, 07:09 PM
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Oh for chrissakes.
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August 20, 2017, 07:13 PM
chellim1
I hope all aboard are safe and accounted for. Now... can we rename that boat? Actually, I'm sure it's named after the elder so I guess it's OK.
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August 20, 2017, 07:15 PM
JALLEN
quote:
Originally posted by chellim1: I hope all aboard are safe and accounted for. Now... can we rename that boat?
It is named for his father and grandfather, both 4 stars, of course.
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August 20, 2017, 07:15 PM
SSgt USMC/Vet
Their is now another skipper looking for a job. Hope crew is safe and well.
August 20, 2017, 07:17 PM
Rightwire
Please tell me that this is really the work of SPECTRE trying to take over the world again...
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August 20, 2017, 07:28 PM
arfmel
One would have thunk that extra vigilance would have been the order of the day, but it appears not.
August 20, 2017, 07:29 PM
Zecpull
How does this happen??? There is no excuse.. I would think that after the Fitzgerald everyone would be on high level watch
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August 20, 2017, 07:31 PM
Fenris
quote:
Originally posted by Rightwire: Please tell me that this is really the work of SPECTRE trying to take over the world again...
It does make you wonder if someone has figured out a way to spoof the navigation. Let's hope the Navy can figure this out before there is a third time.
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August 20, 2017, 07:35 PM
sdy
DDG 56
7th Fleet again
August 20, 2017, 07:36 PM
kimber1911
Wow! How can the US Navy fight a war if it can not even see merchant ships?
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August 20, 2017, 07:38 PM
ulsterman
Navy is going to have to run a want ad for Skippers.
August 20, 2017, 07:39 PM
newtoSig765
Linky is in collusion with the ship's nav, I'm guessing. No workee.
Edit: Oops, working now.
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SOUTH CHINA SEA - The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on Aug. 21.
The collision was reported at 6:24 a.m. Japan Standard Time, while the ship was transiting to a routine port visit in Singapore.
The ship is currently sailing under its own power and heading to port.
Search and rescue efforts are underway in coordination with local authorities. In addition to tug boats out of Singapore, the Republic of Singapore Navy ship RSS Gallant (97), RSN helicopters and Police Coast Guard vessel Basking Shark (55) are currently in the area to render assistance.
MV-22s and SH-60s from USS America are also responding.
Initial reports indicate John S. McCain sustained damage to her port side aft. The extent of damage and personnel injuries is being determined. The incident will be investigated.
August 20, 2017, 07:43 PM
comet24
Fake new right. Come on we didn't just do this again.
Thoughts and prayer to the sailors onboard.
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August 20, 2017, 07:45 PM
parabellum
The symbolism is epic
August 20, 2017, 07:45 PM
bald1
WTFO? Is the quality of training and qualifying watchstanders in the toilet these days? And have the leaders become wimps with all the PC bullshit? Things sure look to have changed for the worse from years past.
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August 20, 2017, 07:45 PM
Andyb
How is it possible for these ships to get so close to our Naval vessels..? Twice?
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August 20, 2017, 07:46 PM
Ronin1069
What. The. Fuck. Over?
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