US EditionUS Navy warship loses power and propulsion after ‘electrical malfunction’
The destroyer lost electricity and propulsion after the blaze, and officials said no injuries were reported while damage details remained unclear.
- On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins suffered an 'engineering casualty' that disabled its power and propulsion while operating in the Indo-Pacific.
- Cmdr. Matthew Comer, a spokesperson for the U.S. 7th Fleet, reported an electrical malfunction, though CBS News cited officials describing a fire limited to one piece of equipment.
- The outage left the 505-foot destroyer 'helpless' in the water for several hours, experts said, though the Navy confirmed there were no injuries among the crew of about 300.
- Power and propulsion have since been restored to the vessel, which remains under investigation by the Navy to determine the exact extent of the damage.
- Recent shipboard fires on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, USS Zumwalt, and USS Gerald R. Ford highlight a broader trend of maintenance challenges facing the fleet this year.
19 Articles
19 Articles
U.S. Navy warship lost power and propulsion for hours, defence official says
A U.S. Navy warship lost power and propulsion for several hours in the Indo-Pacific on Tuesday, a U.S. defence official said, after suffering what a Navy statement called an “engineering casualty” in its electrical system.
Tactical failure for the USS Higgins in the Indo-Pacific. A short circuit deprives the Yokosuka destroyer of electricity and movement, without victim. While the 7th Fleet is watching over the area, this "electrical casualty"...
By Brad Lendon, CNN - A U.S. Navy warship lost power and propulsion for several hours in the Indo-Pacific on Tuesday after suffering what a statement from that branch of the military called a "technical failure" in its electrical system, a defense official said. According to a naval analyst, this situation would leave the ship, the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins, and its crew of approximately 300 completely helpless in the water. The Navy …
US Navy warship lost power and propulsion for hours, defense official says
A US Navy warship lost power and propulsion for several hours in the Indo-Pacific on Tuesday, a US defense official said, after suffering what a Navy statement called an “engineering casualty” in its electrical system.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 81% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
