A US Navy warship faced a serious technical issue in the Indo-Pacific, losing power and control for several hours. While no one was injured, the incident raised concerns about the ship’s safety during that time.
What Happened
The warship involved was the USS Higgins, a guided-missile destroyer. According to the United States Navy, the ship experienced an “engineering casualty” due to an electrical problem.
This led to a complete loss of power across the ship on Tuesday.
Impact on the Ship
During the outage, the ship was in a very risky condition:
- No propulsion (could not move)
- Radar and defence systems stopped working
- Limited power from emergency generators
Experts explained that in such a situation, the ship becomes almost “helpless” in the water.
Cause of the Problem
Initial reports suggest:
- An electrical malfunction caused the issue
- There may have been sparks or smoke
- The problem stopped once power was shut down
The exact cause is still under investigation.
Recovery and Current Status
Power and propulsion were later restored after several hours. The crew of around 300 members remained safe, and no injuries were reported.
The ship is now back to normal operation.
About the Warship
The USS Higgins is part of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, which are widely used by the US Navy.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Length | 505 feet |
| Crew | Around 300 |
| Base | Yokosuka, Japan |
| Weapons System | Aegis system, Tomahawk missiles |
