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USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions
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.

US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS John S. McCain
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.
USS John S. McCain  Returning to Japan to be Repaired
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.

US Navy Dismisses Head of 7th Fleet Following Destroyer Collision
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.

Simplifying an Otherwise Complicated Maritime Environment: Operate, Navigate, Communicate
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."

USS John S. McCain Collides With Merchant Vessel Near Singapore, 10 Sailors Missing
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.

USS Fitzgerald Leadership Removed, Details of Collision Aftermath Released
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.
The Crash of the USS Fitzgerald: What Happened and What Comes Next?
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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