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Chief of Hartford sacked after collision
By Andrew Scutro - Staff writer
Posted ] was relieved in conjunction with the incident that occurred aboard Hartford,†said Lt. Nate Christensen, 5th Fleet spokesman. He said no other changes in personnel have taken place since then.
Wells, the new COB, was master chief of the sub’s engineering department. According to a 5th Fleet release, Wells’ position is temporary and a new COB will be named “by the time Hartford arrives in Groton.â€
The collision bent Hartford’s sail, which according to recent photographs has been reinforced for the transit to Groton. By last Friday, Hartford had passed the Strait of Hormuz on its long surface voyage home.
New Orleans suffered several hull punctures, including a hole measuring 16-by-18 feet. The ship entered dry dock in Bahrain last Saturday.
Repairs to New Orleans are expected to take up to two weeks, after which the ship is expected to continue its deployment in the region, Christensen said. The amphib deployed Jan. 9 from San Diego on its maiden voyage as part of the Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group.
Mishap and safety investigations into the collision are still ongoing, Christensen said.
Chief of Hartford sacked after collision
By Andrew Scutro - Staff writer
Posted ] was relieved in conjunction with the incident that occurred aboard Hartford,†said Lt. Nate Christensen, 5th Fleet spokesman. He said no other changes in personnel have taken place since then.
Wells, the new COB, was master chief of the sub’s engineering department. According to a 5th Fleet release, Wells’ position is temporary and a new COB will be named “by the time Hartford arrives in Groton.â€
The collision bent Hartford’s sail, which according to recent photographs has been reinforced for the transit to Groton. By last Friday, Hartford had passed the Strait of Hormuz on its long surface voyage home.
New Orleans suffered several hull punctures, including a hole measuring 16-by-18 feet. The ship entered dry dock in Bahrain last Saturday.
Repairs to New Orleans are expected to take up to two weeks, after which the ship is expected to continue its deployment in the region, Christensen said. The amphib deployed Jan. 9 from San Diego on its maiden voyage as part of the Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group.
Mishap and safety investigations into the collision are still ongoing, Christensen said.