SINGAPORE (AP) — The U.S. Navy ordered a broad investigation Monday into the performance and readiness of the Pacific-based 7th Fleet after an early morning collision between the USS John S. 1,115 more words
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The U.S. Navy Orders An Investigation Into Its Pacific Fleet Following Two Recent Warship Collisions
On Sunday, the USS John S. McCain became the second U.S. warship to collide with a merchant vessel (in this case, an oil tanker) in as many months. 361 more words
Damaged Destroyer USS McCain Arrives At Singapore Base
WASHINGTON (CBSMiami) – Damaged in a collision with an oil tanker east of the Straits of Malacca, the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain has made its way to the Changi Naval Base in the Republic of Singapore. 311 more words
Motivation Monday: Making Your Bed
I make it a habit to watch motivational speakers, from TED Talks to commencement speeches. Recently I watched the University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address by Admiral William H. 277 more words
Port Means Left
Everyone who’s read my posts knows that I am no sailor. I don’t even own a yellow rubber ducky for the bathtub. But, having seen “Titanic” one time I figured out what happens when a steerable ship hits an object. 180 more words
Navy Will Investigate Fleet Involved With Two Recent Ship Collisions
(SINGAPORE) — A U.S. defense official says the Navy’s top officer is ordering a broad investigation into the performance and readiness of America’s Pacific-based 7th Fleet — after two ship collisions in the past two months. 87 more words
How could a US warship have collided with a tanker?
(Source: www.channelnewsasia.com)
SINGAPORE: The US destroyer John S McCain collided with a tanker early on Monday (Aug 21) as the warship prepared to make a routine port call in Singapore, leaving a gaping hole in its hull and 10 sailors missing. 489 more words
