Early this morning, a US Navy destroyer collided with a merchant vessel east of Singapore, in our waters. 5 sailors from the USS John S McCain were injured and 10 are unaccounted for.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - MPA is leading the search and rescue. The SAF and Police Coast Guard have deployed aircraft, vessels, and personnel to render assistance.
4 of the injured sailors have been transferred to SGH. I hope their colleagues will be found. My thoughts are with their families. – LHL
U.S. Navy destroyer, USS John S McCain, collided with a commercial ship in Singapore territorial waters this morning. The SAF has been mobilised as part of a multi-agency search and rescue effort, led by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - MPA, and responded to USN’s request for Republic of Singapore Navy’s assistance at 0532hrs with RSS Gallant onsite.
From the SAF, two Patrol Vessels, RSS Gallant and RSS Resilience; one Frigate, RSS Intrepid; two Super Pumas and one Chinook helicopter are assisting in the efforts. RSN’s RSS Resilience is currently escorting USS John S McCain back to Changi Naval Base. Earlier this morning, The Republic of Singapore Air Force Super Puma transported the injured from the ship to Singapore General Hospital.
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