Latest "surface fleet" stories

Surface warfare officers cautiously optimistic about changes since Fitz and McCain disasters

“Acknowledging a positive trend requires you to acknowledge you’re coming from somewhere negative."

By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Diana Stancy Correll

9 months ago

Ensign Chris Luna takes a navigational bearing while standing watch in the pilot house of the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) on Dec. 21, 2020, in the Indian Ocean.

Navy ‘masking’ extent of manning shortfalls in the surface fleet, watchdog agency says

Such shortfalls nearly doubled from 2016 to 2020.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

22 months ago

Watchdog: Surface fleet sailors still going without adequate rest

Efforts to combat fatigue among ship crews are falling short, according to the Government Accountability Office.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

22 months ago

SWO boss: ‘Many challenges remain’ in fixing surface fleet’s manning problems

The effect of such manning shortages became apparent following two ship collisions that killed 17 sailors in 2017.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

Surface fleet rolls out revised instruction to get sailors better rest at sea

Crew fatigue played a role in two fatal 2017 ship collisions that killed 17 sailors.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

Navy issues new sleep and watch schedule rules for the surface fleet

The plan for new sleep guidelines was included in an array of other reforms announced by Naval Surface Force commander Vice Adm. Thomas Rowden.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

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