US Navy Recovers Bodies of Sailors
The remains have been recovered of all 10 US Navy sailors missing from last Monday’s collision between the USS John S McCain and the tanker Alnic MC in the Singapore Strait.
According to MANA, The US Navy said on Monday that Navy and Marine Corps divers had now recovered the remains of all 10 sailors who were missing following the collision.
Meanwhile the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced that it had ceased all recovery operations. “On behalf of all agencies involved in this search and rescue operation, MPA expresses our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased US Navy crew. We hope they will find the strength to overcome this difficult time,” said Andrew Tan, chief executive of MPA.
The Alnic MC discharged its cargo of 12,000 tonnes of fuel oil in Singapore on Thursday and was set to remain at anchorage in the Republic’s waters for further assessment and repairs.