Survey...autocorrect strikes again...
Are there any new amphib carriers under construction? If so, maybe the answer is to order another. These things have become VERY valuable with the F-35 and can more frequently operate without the defensive cover of a supercarrier.
I just read an hour old report on the Bonne Homme Richard. The earliest reports are pointing toward poor housekeeping involving debris piles. Welding, burning grinding. Firewatches should be posted. Poor 'yard supervision AND poor naval supervision. I worked for a yr on the Orion, a WWII vintage sub tender getting a floating re-fit. Everyday about 2pm came "Sweepers, sweepers, man your brooms, Give a clean sweep for and aft." The sailors were quartered in a floating barracks towed up from Groton. Housekeeping and proper procedure. Orion was a floating ware house /machine shop. I was staging in the engine room as it was taken apart and put together.
Sweepers, Sweepers. 🗣During the time our Coast Guard ship was in the yards we had a daily sweep and pick up in all areas. Sometimes more often if needed The intent was to keep passageways clear as much as possible. It also kept dirt and dust from accumulating as that would get tracked all over going from work areas to non work areas.
We also had constant fire and security watches throughout the day and all welding activity had a fire watch with extinguisher. At night security watches kept two people busy during their shifts.
My brother served on the Orion back in the early seventies. Stationed in Charleston at the time.I just read an hour old report on the Bonne Homme Richard. The earliest reports are pointing toward poor housekeeping involving debris piles. Welding, burning grinding. Firewatches should be posted. Poor 'yard supervision AND poor naval supervision. I worked for a yr on the Orion, a WWII vintage sub tender getting a floating re-fit. Everyday about 2pm came "Sweepers, sweepers, man your brooms, Give a clean sweep for and aft." The sailors were quartered in a floating barracks towed up from Groton. Housekeeping and proper procedure. Orion was a floating ware house /machine shop. I was staging in the engine room as it was taken apart and put together.
My dad was stationed aboard the Midway back in the forties.A few years ago, as a retired Navy Chief, I drove out to Imperial Beach (Coronado) where I took my professional training ("A" School).
While there, went to San Diego and visited the USS Midwauy Museum.
Highly recommended.