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posted by Fnord666 on Wednesday August 23 2017, @11:15AM   Printer-friendly

An unspecified number of sailors have been found dead in sealed compartments aboard the USS John S. McCain. 10 were reported missing after the McCain collided with a merchant vessel near Singapore. The Malaysian navy also reported finding remains:

Swift said the Malaysian navy, which is conducting a search in the area where the collision took place, has also reported finding remains, but it was not yet clear if they were from the McCain. "We have a report from the Malaysians ... that they have found a body, we are in the process of effecting the transfer of the body," Swift told reporters.

"We are always hopeful that there are survivors. Until we have exhausted any potential of recovering survivors or bodies, the search will continue," he said.

In a statement posted earlier on its website, the Pacific Command said divers equipped with "surface supplied air rigs ... will access sealed compartments located in damaged parts of the ship. Additionally, they will conduct damage assessments of the hull and flooded areas."

Update: U.S. Navy to relieve Seventh Fleet commander after collisions in Asia

Previously: 10 Sailors Still Missing After U.S. Destroyer Collision With Oil Tanker


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  • (Score: 1) by crafoo on Wednesday August 23 2017, @04:13PM (3 children)

    by crafoo (6639) on Wednesday August 23 2017, @04:13PM (#558056)

    I would bet that Navy ships are built similarly to USAF aircraft. In which case everything you said was wrong. Standard data and power buses. Holistic system engineering and design.

  • (Score: 1, Troll) by Grishnakh on Wednesday August 23 2017, @04:47PM (1 child)

    by Grishnakh (2831) on Wednesday August 23 2017, @04:47PM (#558070)

    Nope. You've obviously never worked at an old-world defense contractor, nor set foot on a US Navy ship.

    • (Score: -1, Flamebait) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday August 23 2017, @09:52PM

      by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday August 23 2017, @09:52PM (#558194)

      Neither have you, you fucking poser.

  • (Score: 2) by tibman on Wednesday August 23 2017, @11:11PM

    by tibman (134) Subscriber Badge on Wednesday August 23 2017, @11:11PM (#558214)

    I was thinking the same thing. You wouldn't run new lines for new sensors. There is already an existing data network going to every room.

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