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Former Head of US Surface Fleet May Lose Star
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.

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.

Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet
September 26, 2017

Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet

By Steven Stashwick
New policies and new commanders while collision investigations continue.

Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea?
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.

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.
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.

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