Navy failing to learn lessons from shipboard fires over the years: GAO

Navy failing to learn lessons from shipboard fires over the years: GAO
Navy failing to learn lessons from shipboard fires over the years: GAO

Since 2008, the Navy has suffered at least $4 billion in damages form shipboard fires.

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New year, new Navy goal: SWO boss wants 75 ships ready daily

New year, new Navy goal: SWO boss wants 75 ships ready daily
New year, new Navy goal: SWO boss wants 75 ships ready daily

Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener says the number is driven by the service’s requirements, and that his team will “make it work.”

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SECNAV censures retired 3-star, approves 27 other punishments for Bonhomme Richard burning

SECNAV censures retired 3-star, approves 27 other punishments for Bonhomme Richard burning
SECNAV censures retired 3-star, approves 27 other punishments for Bonhomme Richard burning

Vice Adm. Richard Brown, now retired, is the highest ranking officer publicly reprimanded for the loss of the ship.

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Navy stands up fire safety office at NAVSEA

Navy stands up fire safety office at NAVSEA
Navy stands up fire safety office at NAVSEA

The new NAVSEA office is being established in response to an estimated $6 billion spent in recent years to repair or replace fire-damaged vessels.

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Navy Launches ‘No Notice’ Fire Safety Assessments At All Shipyards

Navy Launches ‘No Notice’ Fire Safety Assessments At All Shipyards
Navy Launches ‘No Notice’ Fire Safety Assessments At All Shipyards

The new policy comes as a result of the loss of the Bonhomme Richard in July 2020.

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Navy Pushing Additional Safety Checks Following Bonhomme Richard Fire

Navy Pushing Additional Safety Checks Following Bonhomme Richard Fire
Navy Pushing Additional Safety Checks Following Bonhomme Richard Fire

A senior Navy admiral says the service is “pretty good” at firefighting at sea, but conceded “education” and “spot checking” is necessary at the shipyards.

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