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USS John McCain accident
May 30, 2018
Former Head of US Surface Fleet May Lose Star
By Steven Stashwick
Officers still face punishment in aftermath of last year’s deadly U.S. Navy 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.
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.
September 26, 2017
Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet
By Steven Stashwick
New policies and new commanders while collision investigations continue.
September 12, 2017
Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea?
By Steven Stashwick
Japan-based ships lack same training and readiness standards as U.S.-based.
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
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.
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