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Amphibious Assault Ship Fire Was "Man-Made," U.S. Navy Investigates One Year After Incident Off the Coast of Uruma.
Summary
[John Mitchell, Special Correspondent] A U.S. Navy investigation has revealed that the fire on the dock landing ship USS New Orleans, which occurred last year off the coast of White Beach in Uruma City, was caused by human error. The report, obtained by this newspaper under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, lists arson, smoking, and the storage of hazardous materials as possible causes, but does not identify the specific cause.
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[John Mitchell, Special Correspondent] The investigation report into the fire on the dock landing ship USS New Orleans off White Beach, Uruma City, pointed to frequent changes in the ship's leadership as a possible contributing factor. In July 2025, the month before the fire, the ship's second-in-command and supply officer were temporarily removed from their positions due to misconduct.