Simplifying an Otherwise Complicated Maritime Environment: Operate, Navigate, Communicate
Why maritime captains need to prioritize time and effort towards “operating, navigating and communicating.”
By William J. Parker
August 22, 2017
On June 17, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Fitzgerald collided with ACX Crystal, a Philippine-flagged container ship in route to Tokyo Harbor near the east coast of Japan. As a result of the collision, and the ensuing severe damage to Fitzgerald, a ship of the line was taken out of service, careers were lost, considerable taxpayer dollars will be spent on repairs and most significantly, seven U.S. sailors were killed and many more were injured.
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