hoops5 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 7 US Sailors are missing. Prayers for the families. But how does this happen? US Navy destroyer collision Japan: 7 sailors missing - CNNPolitics.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurplePride92 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Having been in Japan I have seen these kind of zones that have heavy maritime traffic in them but I still can't imagine two ships colliding. Even in a restricted zone there should still be plenty of space to maneuver out of the way of an oncoming vessel. Ships colliding isn't something you hear of very often at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 This area seems to have an accident like this every few years. I have to really wonder how a US NAVY ship was involved however. These guys should be the best on the water. Unless the container just turned right into them I'm at a loss how this could have happened if anyone at all was paying attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDEaston Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 This area seems to have an accident like this every few years. I have to really wonder how a US NAVY ship was involved however. These guys should be the best on the water. Unless the container just turned right into them I'm at a loss how this could have happened if anyone at all was paying attention. Pretty much my thoughts as well. While those destroyers are large ships, they can move along at a pretty good clip and should have no problem avoiding a collision with a much larger, slower, container ship. With the radar systems on board the destroyers and the constant monitoring of radar I'm at a loss as how this could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsfan41 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I'd imagine repairing the destroyer will cost a pretty penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoroyal Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I'd imagine repairing the destroyer will cost a pretty penny. Did they have Insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoops5 Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 It says the missing Sailors could be trapped in the damaged areas of the ship. And the commanding officer has held that position since May 12, 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoops5 Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 I'd imagine repairing the destroyer will cost a pretty penny. It had $21million in repairs and upgrades back in February 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsfan41 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 It had $21million in repairs and upgrades back in February 2017. Just a drop in the bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAC Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Did they have Insurance? Yes, it's called your taxes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcats Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Is this in the same fleet that lost the sailor that just appeared back the boat after a week or so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrillVille Cardinal51 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 All 7 found dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoops5 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 All 7 found dead. So sad. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoroyal Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Will Japan pay for the damages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDEaston Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Will Japan pay for the damages? It wasn't a Japanese ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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