The news is here from earlier: US navy ship collides with merchant ship near Strait of Malacca

More now:

  • There are currently 10 Sailors missing
  • Five injured
  • Ship is currently sailing under its own power and heading to port
  • Search and rescue efforts continue
  • Assistance being rendered by tug boats out of Singapore, Republic of Singapore Navy Fearless-class patrol ships RSS Gallant (97), RSS Resilience (82), RSN helicopters and Police Coast Guard vessel Basking Shark (55)
  • MV-22s and SH-60s from USS America are also responding

Via US 7th Fleet

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