USS John S. McCain collides with merchant ship near Strait of Malacca...
Update: 10 sailors are missing
SOUTH CHINA SEA (WCSC) -
The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain
was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while
underway east of Singapore and the Strait of Malacca, according to
officials with U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs.
There are ten sailors missing and five injured, officials say.
The collision was reported at 6:24 a.m. Japan Standard Time, while the ship was transiting to a routine port visit in Singapore.
The ship is currently sailing under its own power and heading to port.
Initial
reports indicate John S. McCain sustained damage to her port side aft.
The extent of damage and personnel injuries is being determined.
Search
and rescue efforts are underway in coordination with local authorities.
In addition to tug boats out of Singapore, the Republic of Singapore
Navy ship RSS Gallant (97), RSN helicopters and Police Coast Guard
vessel Basking Shark (55) are currently in the area to render
assistance, according to the U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs.
An
Emergency Family Assistance Center has been established for family
members. The phone numbers are (315) 243-1728 for on base
and 011-81-46-816-1728 for international calls.
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