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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

Both ships were T boned. What they need is more people on watch in high traffic areas.