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Originally Posted by twoplanekid

I can’t believe what I am reading in these articles about recent US Navy accidents and the loss of 17 sailors. Basic skill sets such as steering a ship have been eroded that far? I now know that it was our Navy’s fault in these collisions. Sure hope things turn around soon before more lives are lost.


Navy finds deep-rooted failures led to fatal collisions

Sailors driving the McCain were not qualified to be on watch, Navy says

I believe you should be skeptical of what you are reading. Today's navigation systems are pretty darn intelligent packaged with many fail-safe systems. Think about it - we are on the verge of driver less cars. This is the US navy we are talking about. These people are no slouches at software development. All four of these ships are missile launchers. I'm not going to jump to the conclusion that the personnel on these ships are either neglectful of duty or ineptly trained.