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US Navy in Pacific
January 18, 2018
USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions
By Steven Stashwick
Five officers may be tried for dereliction, hazarding a vessel, and negligent homicide.
November 20, 2017
US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS John S. McCain
By Steven Stashwick
Confusion, ignorance of equipment, and poor control design led to deadly collision in Singapore Strait.
October 05, 2017
USS John S. McCain Returning to Japan to be Repaired
By Steven Stashwick
Damaged U.S. destroyer departed Singapore for U.S. base in Yokosuka.
August 24, 2017
US Navy Dismisses Head of 7th Fleet Following Destroyer Collision
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has dismissed the commander of its 7th Fleet from duty, following the second deadly ship collision in less than three months.
August 22, 2017
Simplifying an Otherwise Complicated Maritime Environment: Operate, Navigate, Communicate
By William J. Parker
Why maritime captains need to prioritize time and effort towards "operating, navigating and communicating."
August 22, 2017
USS John S. McCain Collides With Merchant Vessel Near Singapore, 10 Sailors Missing
By Steven Stashwick
U.S. destroyer is moored in Singapore, damage being assessed and search for missing continues.
August 21, 2017
USS Fitzgerald Leadership Removed, Details of Collision Aftermath Released
By Steven Stashwick
Preliminary report reveals actions of sailors to escape, control flooding.
June 20, 2017
The Crash of the USS Fitzgerald: What Happened and What Comes Next?
By Steven Stashwick
Japan-based destroyer suffers massive damage, highlights dangers of operating at sea.
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