On Thursday, Jan. 9, while conducting routine operations in the North Arabian Sea, USS Farragut (DDG 99) was aggressively approached by a Russian Navy ship.pic.twitter.com/SCVyTINNqe
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Farragut sounded five short blasts, the international maritime signal for danger of a collision, and requested the Russian ship alter course in accordance with international rules of the road.pic.twitter.com/OGCeAGKOy3
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The Russian ship initially refused but ultimately altered course and the two ships opened distance from one another.
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While the Russian ship took action, the initial delay in complying with international rules while it was making an aggressive approach increased the risk of collision. The U.S. Navy continues to remain vigilant and is trained to act in a professional manner.
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I am so proud of the restraint you showed here. Cooler heads prevail. Thank you.
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The destroyer of the U.S. Navy, being on the left course of the Russian warship moving forward, on January 9, 2020, grossly violated international rules for preventing collisions of ships at sea, having made a maneuver to cross its course.
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That sailor is so brave! I believed too.
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I hope things are not as close as they appear.
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They are
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Good job¡¡ An american vessel where the crew can use the throttle/rudder combo properly and keep speed and course ¡¡ Amazing ¡¡
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