Gouldian Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 The commanding officer and three crew of a US minesweeper which ran aground on a protected coral reef in the Philippines have been relieved of their duties, the US Navy said Thursday. A statement from the US Pacific Fleet in Hawaii said an initial investigation had found that the commander of the USS Guardian and three others had failed to "adhere to standard US Navy navigation procedures." "The US Navy has the highest accountability standards and all four sailors were relieved by Rear Admiral Jeffrey Harley due to their role in the grounding and a loss of confidence," a statement said. The minesweeper ran aground on Tubbataha in a remote part of the Sulu Sea on January 17, damaging a section of the reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich marine life. Source: - http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ig4iXg6MW_Ujgpi_iSrE6J9oG_tQ?docId=CNG.1fa68bf2f4e6c9ace13743e24b3e1a35.491 Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tropic Posted April 5, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted April 5, 2013 wow...the article shows they take a very serious views over their marine eco. I didnt know the ship can be dismantled part by part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 The Philippines Government has ordered US Navy to pay US$1.5mil for the damages - http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2013-04-06/philippines-orders-us-navy-to-pay-15m/1112262 Lets hope the money will be put to good use. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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