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ANOTHER US Navy - merchant marine collision?

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Monday, August 21, 2017 9:00 AM

SIGNYM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.


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Extensive Damage To USS John McCain


Comes into view at about 0:35, waterline port side.
This was after a collision with an oil tanker.

The first collision was between the USS Fitzgerald and a cargo container.
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WTH??? Cargo containers and oil tankers are HUGE, and they don't turn very easily/ Consequently, they should be very easy to spot and predict. It's almost as bad as running into a lighthouse.

So either there are an awful lot of crew members (literally) asleep at the wheel and depending on the naval version of "autopilot", or someone is messing with their GPS; or both.


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Monday, August 21, 2017 3:03 PM

SIGNYM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.


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US Navy Halts Pacific Fleet Operations As Historical Path Of Collided Warship Emerges

Following the second collision of US warships in two months, the US Navy's Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) has calling for a comprehensive review of recent incidents in the Pacific in the wake of the USS John McCain collision with an oil tanker early Monday morning. In a video, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson called for an "operational pause" with commands and leaders across the fleet, and a deeper look into the training and certification of forces operating in the Navy's 7th Fleet - those in and around Japan.

#BREAKING: Statement from @CNORichardson on #USSJohnSMcCain collision. Operational pause and comprehensive reviewed directed. pic.twitter.com/OQFy0RGEAu

— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) August 21, 2017

"I have directed fleet commanders to immediately conduct an operational pause with commands and leaders across the fleet,

What does this do to exercises around South Korea, if anything?

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to ensure we are taking all appropriate immediate measures to enhance the Navy's safe and effective operation around the world.... This is the second major collision in the last three months, and is the latest in a series of major incidents, particularly in the Pacific theater," said Richardson. "This trend demands more forceful action."

That review "will examine the process by which we train and certify our forward deployed forces in Japan to be ready for operations and war," according to Richardson. "This will include, but not be limited to, trends in operational tempo, performance, maintenance, equipment and personnel. It will also focus on surface warfare training and career development, including tactical and navigational proficiency."

According to CBS, the investigative team will be diverse, including people from across the Navy (both officer and enlisted), and experts from outside the Navy and the private sector.





As shown earlier, the USS John S. McCain suffered extensive hull damage after colliding with the oil/chemical tanker called the Alnic MC. Five sailors were injured and another 10 remain missing.

Richardson noted that the review, led by Adm. Phil Davidson, Commander of the U.S. Fleet Forces Command, will be on a "tight timeline" in order to address the problems and "quickly make corrective actions."

Earlier at a briefing in Amman, Jordan, Defense Secretary James Mattis offered his thoughts and prayers to the sailors and families of those on board the USS John McCain, saying an investigation is currently underway to determine what exactly happened and caused the crash. Mattis added the CNO's broader investigation will put together an inquiry into all related accidents incidents at sea to address all existing factors, including the USS Fitzgerald.

“He has put together a broader inquiry to look into these incidents and to determine any of the causal factors to determine what’s going on,” Defense Secretary James Mattis told reporters while traveling in Amman, Jordan.

Meanwhile, courtesy of Bloomberg, the historical movement of both the USS John S. McCain and the Alnic MC tanker was revealed, swowing both the path of both ships as they ultimately collided just east of Singapore.









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By the way, GSTRING, I predicted your response PERFECTLY
* ... and then you'll say I'm "too wordy". And then you will - as always- refuse to address the pertinent points, and respond with even more lies and even more bullshit personal attacks.*

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017 2:11 AM

JEWELSTAITEFAN


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Originally posted by Brenda:
Have to admit that I was thinking about that when I heard about this today. What the H- E- double toothpicks is going on with your naval people?

I have not heard word about what's going on. Of the past 24 years of military intake, 16 have been under Clinton and Obama.
Maybe they're all stoned or busy scheduling their tranny op.

Those who have joined under Trump have not entered the Fleet yet.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017 4:09 AM

RIVERLOVE


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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:

Maybe they're all stoned or busy scheduling their tranny op




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Sunday, May 18, 2025 5:23 PM

JAYNEZTOWN


back to Mexicans and UFOs


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