NNS020204-07. Sea Trials Continue for USS John F. Kennedy; Injured Sailors Return to Work
By Atlantic Fleet Public Affairs
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The Mayport, Fla.-based aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) remains at sea today following a steering control incident during an underway replenishment Feb. 3. The ship is conducting sea trials of its engineering plant and other operational equipment following a period of repairs.
Eight Kennedy crewmembers treated for minor injuries as a result of the incident have been examined by medical personnel aboard the carrier and have returned to their divisions for duty.
The incident occurred near the end of an underway replenishment with the Norfolk-based oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195). After Kennedy experienced a loss of steering control by the helmsman on the bridge, an emergency break-away procedure was successfully implemented and steering was regained, allowing the ships to maintain a safe distance apart. Subsequent equipment checks revealed no problems with steering gear.
There were no injuries reported aboard Grumman and no equipment damage done to either ship.
For information about USS John F. Kennedy, go to http://www.navy.mil/homepages/cv67.
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