re: #259 FormerDirtDart

Second time this year that an Arleigh Burke destroyer has collided with a merchant ship in open waters. Not good at all.

#BREAKING: #USSJohnSMcCain involved in collision with merchant vessel east of Strait of Malacca - https://t.co/pZrfjRor3O via @US7thFleet pic.twitter.com/EqaJXvC7FE

— U.S. Pacific Fleet (@USPacificFleet) August 20, 2017

Our first priority is determining the safety of the ship and crew. As more information is learned, we will share it. https://t.co/E7j7CvKE2b

— Adm. John Richardson (@CNORichardson) August 21, 2017