Arleigh Burke Grounding - Complete
Arleigh Burke Grounding - Complete
Arleigh Burke Grounding - Complete
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14 Jun 0?
Preliminary state{lerlt
1. As directed by enclosure (1) and i.n accordance with
reference (a) , an investigation was conducted into the
circumstancee surrounding the grounding of UsS ARLEIGH
BURKE (ARB) DDG-51 that occurred on L5 May 200? Ivo Buoy
"2C" approximately 2.9NM NE of Cape Henry Lighe at the
entrance to Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, Virginia as
reported in reference (e) . AI1 times are loca1 time. A1I
dates, except where otherwise indicaeed, are 15 May 2007.
2. -4. Redacted
5. The ship was returning to Nava1 Station Norfolk from an
Engineering operations Certification (EOC) in the VACAPES.
The positj-on of the ship at the time of the mishap was
appro*imately 35057.308'N ar'd o'75o5'7 -344' w and is based on a
review of logbook entries, enclosures (7) through (9),
subj: JAGMAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GROIJDING OF USS
ARLETGH BURKE (DDG 51) fHAT OCCURRED ON 15 MAY 07
FIIiIDII{GS OF FACT
missing the correction from NTM 10/07. The cIc chart was
corrected up to date, enclosure (2) and (a) . A11 charts
had shoal vater highlighted at 36ft, enclosure (2) through
(5) . The ARB NAVBTLL specifies a 40Ft danger depth,
enclosure (79) . The track was briefed for an 18KT SOA.
The currents data that was briefed was calculated and
graphed ubilizing CAPN Voyager Mosaic, enclosures (14) and
(25), which does not meec the requirements of reference
(b).
FF8. During conversation with the commodore ehe co was
challenged !o confirm if CIc wa6 following the six rules of
DR. Upon investigation, the Co found lhat CIc was not
following these rules and ordered osc (Acting clco/NavlcPo)
to conduct training and maintain a proper plot, encloBure
(107) .
FF34. Between 1645 and 1548, the CO thought she saw buoy
"CH" just forward of the port beam. The CO questioned the
Navigator about the buoy. "The Navigator confidently
asserted i! was buoy Red 16", enclosure (107), based on the
coMDAC INs2 disptay of ARB's position, enclosuree, (97),
i98), (107), (109), and {121).
FF35: AL 1-646, the CICI'io and the Bridge JOow were focused
on establisLling communications with Uss WASP which was in
the vici.nity of Lynnhaven Anchorages, enclosr.lres (97),
(98) , (107) , and (121).
Subj: JAGMAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GROIJDING OF USS
ARI,EIGH BURKE (DDG 51) THAT OCCURRED ON 15 MAY O?
FF36. At 1648, Bridge and cIC etarted making preps for the
turn towards Thimble shoal channel course 2760T using INs2
poeition source. Actual position based on FURUNo GPS was
3,82oyds abeam of buoy "CH". ARB \das past her pLanned turn
point by 1,18oyde, enclosures \2J, (4), (8), (9) , al]d \22).
FF37. At 1650, positional difference between FURUNO GPS
and INS2 was 4,3ooyds. ARB was actually crossing the 36fL
Danger Depth. CrC held ARB sooyds to curn, Bridge held ARB
1,oooyds to turn to course 2?60T, enelosures, \2J, 14), (8) '
(9) , (9?), (98), (109), and (121) . Actual soc was 22.85kts
on couree 318.8oT, enclosure (3?) . Durlng interviews the
Navigator and the Conning Officer stated that the ship was
2ooyds from the turn when it went aground, enclosure (121) .
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Subj: JAGMAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GROUDING Op USS
ART,EIGH BURKE {DDG 51) THAT OCCURRED ON 15 MAY 07
FF57. The shipping Log was not utifized al all during Lhe
transit despite lookout reports of coneacts and buoys. The
shipping Log was requested and examined but is not included
here due to total lack of illformation, enclosures (97) and
(e8) .
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Subj: JAGMAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GROUDING OF USg
ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) T}IAT OCCURRED ON 15 MAY 07
OPINIONS
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Subj: JAGMAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GROUDING OF USS
ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 5].) TI{AT OCCIJRRED ON 15 MAY 07
FF15, FF16, FF18, FF19, FF2O, FF21, FF22, FF23, FF24, FF27,
FF33, FF34, FPsO, FF5],, FF54, FF55, FFs5, FF57, FFs8.
3. Commanding Officer:
a. Falled to require adherence to Standing Orders
(i.e. 40-foot restricced wahers), and the Nawigation Bill;
FF6, FP?I FF12' FF13' FF14' FF15' FF15' I'F18' FF19' FF2O'
FF?L, FF22, PP23, FI'24, FF27, FF33, FF34, FF5O, FF51, FF54,
FF55, FF56, FF57, FF5S.
b. Allorded the development of a cufture that accept.ed
deviations from the NAVDORM; FF5, FF6, FF7, FF8, FF12,
FF13, FFL4, FFl5, FF16, FF18, FF19, FF2Ot FF22, FF23, l.F24,
FF27, FF33, PP34, FF50, FF54, FF55, FF56, FF5?, FF58.
c. Failed Eo pay attention bo the ship's lelative
po€ition to the 1oca1 hazarde; FF31, FF32, FF34, FF51.
d. Deviated from the Navigation Brief in condueting a
personnel award cerenony, which adversely impacEed her
situational awarelteee during the 315T leg; FF3L, FF32
e. Conducted a 2s-knot tranEit despite briefed L8-knob
transit due to perceiwed pressure to ensure on-time arrival
at ERB3; FF9, FF10, FFII, FF24.
f. Failed to properly verify the ship's actual
position after questioning tshe Navigation pictule with the
Navigator; FF34.
g. Failure to maneuver the ship or leduce speed to
avoid the grounding; FF34.
h. Failure co properly review Navigation charts
to ensure that they were properly updated; FF5, FF7
4. Offi.cer of the Deck:
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subj: .IAGMAN TNVESTIGATION INTO THE GROUDING OF USs
ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) TI{AT OCCURRED ON 15 MAY 07
5. Nawigator:
a. Failure to properly estabtigh the ship's position
in accordance with the NAvDoRl4 and Nawigation Bifl; FF6,
FF8, FF12, Fr'l3, FF14, FF1s, FFl6, FFL8, FF23, FF2'7 ' FF33'
FF34, FF5O, PF55, FF56.
b. Failu?e to ensure propet logging of the ehip's
position using afl authorized GPg source; FF13, FP14, FF15.
FPl5, FFl8, FF4O .
c. Failure to mainlain the ship's Position Log and
Navigation logs in accordance ntith the NAVDoRM and
Navj-gation Bill; FF5, FFl3, FF14, FFL5, FF18, FF40'
d. Failure to ensure the proper setup of all
Navigation sensors as required by NAVDORM; FF2, FF14'
e. Failure to verify the primary fix source with a
wisual, radar or composite fix at ehe mininum requirement
of once every third fix interval; FF8, FF33, FF50'
f- Failure to ensure that the charts wete correct and
up to date, FF7.
g. Failure eo confirm ship's position after
questioning by the Conmanding officer using an authorized
approved altetnate source; FF34.
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subj: .]AGMAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GROUDING OF USS
ARLEIGH BURKE {DDG 51) TI{AT OCCURRED ON 15 MAY 07
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subj: .fAGMAN INVESTIGATIoN INTO THE GRoUDING oF Uss
AR],EIGH BURKE {DDG 51) THAT OCCIJRRED ON 15 MAY 07
8. Pifotilrg officer:
a. Failure to properly estabtish the ship's posiLion
in accordance vrith the NAVDORM and Navigation Bill; FF6,
FF8, FF12, FF13, FF14, PF]"5, FF16, FF18, FF23, FE2? ' FF33'
FF34, FF5O, FF55, FF56.
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Subj: JAGMAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GROUDING OF USA
ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) THAT OCCURRED ON 15 MAY 07
a2 conning officer:
a. Failed to exercise due diligence in asceitaining
the ship's true position while in restricted waters; FF59
13. JOOW:
RECOMI{ENDATIONS
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subj: JAGMAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GROUDING OF USS
ARLEIGH BURKE (DDC 51) THAT OCCURRED ON 15 MAY 07
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Subj: JAGMAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GROUDING OF USg
ARLE]GH BURKE (DDG 51) THAT OCCURRED ON 15 MAY 07
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
COI,IMANDER CARBIEF STRIKE GROUP TWELVE
uNlT6000s
FPO AE 0S506-4704
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Se:r N02L,/ 111
16 May 2007
ENCLOSURE J-