U.S. Navy Vessels Collide at Sea 01-27-02

By U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs

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ARABIAN SEA (NNS) --

USS Ogden (LPD 5) and USS Greeneville (SSN 772) were involved in a collision at sea Jan. 27 in international waters in the Arabian Sea. No injuries were reported and initial assessments indicate minor damage.

Greeneville was on the surface preparing to transfer two emergency leave eligible crewmembers from the attack submarine to the amphibious transport dock ship when the
incident occurred.

The incident is under investigation. Ogden is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Readiness Group operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.