Oiler USNS Big Horn Damaged off the Coast Of Oman, No Fuel Leak Detected
Sam LaGrone
September 24, 2024 9:46 AM - Updated: September 24, 2024 1:46 PM
The fleet oiler assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group was damaged off the coast Oman in the Arabian Sea on Monday, Navy officials confirmed to USNI News.
USNS Big Horn (T-AO-198) was anchored off the coast of Oman after suffering an underwater allision to the stern of the oiler, the official told USNI News. The Navy now plans to use tugs to move the oiler to a nearby port.
“USNS Big Horn (T-AO-198), a replenishment oiler, sustained damage while operating at sea in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations overnight on Sept. 23. All crew members are currently safe and U.S. 5th Fleet is assessing the situation,” according to a statement from a Navy official provided to USNI News.
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