June 17, 20179 yr 7 US Sailors are missing. Prayers for the families. But how does this happen? US Navy destroyer collision Japan: 7 sailors missing - CNNPolitics.com
June 17, 20179 yr 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.
June 17, 20179 yr 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.
June 17, 20179 yr 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.
June 17, 20179 yr I'd imagine repairing the destroyer will cost a pretty penny. Did they have Insurance?
June 17, 20179 yr Author 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.
June 17, 20179 yr Author I'd imagine repairing the destroyer will cost a pretty penny. It had $21million in repairs and upgrades back in February 2017.
June 17, 20179 yr It had $21million in repairs and upgrades back in February 2017. Just a drop in the bucket.
June 17, 20179 yr Is this in the same fleet that lost the sailor that just appeared back the boat after a week or so?
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