Navy identifies one dead, nine missing McCain sailors

AUGUST 24, 2017 — The U.S. Navy says that after more than 80 hours of multinational search efforts, it has suspended search and rescue efforts for missing USS John S. McCain (DDG

Aucoin removed from command of Seventh Fleet

AUGUST 23, 2017 — Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, today relieved the commander of Seventh Fleet, Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, due to a loss of confidence in his ability

Tanker manager comments on collision with McCain

AUGUST 21, 2017 — In a statement released today, Athens headquartered Stealth Maritime Corporation confirmed that its managed tanker vessel the Alnic MC (IMO: 9396725 Liberian Flag) was involved in a collision

CNO orders operational pause following McCain collision

AUGUST 21, 2017 — In response to the collision involving USS John S. McCain, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson has ordered an operational pause for all U.S. Navy fleets around

VIDEO: U.S. Navy destroyer collides with tanker; 10 missing

AUGUST 20, 2017—The U.S. Navy has reported that the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) was involved in a collision with the 50,700 dwt Liberian flagged tanker Alnic MC while underway