# Here We Go Again...Navy Vessel Smacks Moored Ship on the Great Lakes **URL:** \ **Category:** Marine Incidents\ **Created:** [June 27, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/here-we-go-again-navy-vessel-smacks-moored-ship-on-the-great-lakes/51929 "2019-06-27T03:11:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ExtraCrispy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/extracrispy/32/2337_2.png) [@ExtraCrispy](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ExtraCrispy)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/here-we-go-again-navy-vessel-smacks-moored-ship-on-the-great-lakes/51929/1 "2019-06-27T03:11:15Z")
Just read on the Blog “SNAFU” that an LCS managed to collide with a moored Vessel while still in the Great Lakes. Details thin at present. Please post info as it comes in. I’m in the P.I., so 12 hours ahead or behind any news cycle Thanx ---
**Author:** ![dbeierl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/dbeierl/32/11833_2.png) [@dbeierl](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/dbeierl)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2019, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/here-we-go-again-navy-vessel-smacks-moored-ship-on-the-great-lakes/51929/2 "2019-06-27T05:19:52Z")
The not-yet USS Billings was getting underway. [https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/future-mayport-based-ship-involved-in-a-collision-in-canada/77-09808ec5-6900-4586-b9ea-6059504aed86](https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/future-mayport-based-ship-involved-in-a-collision-in-canada/77-09808ec5-6900-4586-b9ea-6059504aed86) ---
**Author:** ![dbeierl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/dbeierl/32/11833_2.png) [@dbeierl](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/dbeierl)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2019, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/here-we-go-again-navy-vessel-smacks-moored-ship-on-the-great-lakes/51929/3 "2019-06-27T05:22:07Z")
> **[Littoral Combat Ship Billings Still in Montreal After Hitting a Moored Ship -...](https://news.usni.org/2019/06/26/littoral-combat-ship-billings-still-in-montreal-after-hitting-a-moored-ship)** > > Littoral Combat Ship Billings (LCS-15) is pier-side in Montreal undergoing repairs after making contact with a merchant ship on Friday, Navy officials told USNI News on Wednesday. The Freedom-class LCS, delivered to the Navy in February, was leaving... ---
**Author:** ![DamnYankee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/damnyankee/32/514_2.png) [@DamnYankee](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/DamnYankee)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2019, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/here-we-go-again-navy-vessel-smacks-moored-ship-on-the-great-lakes/51929/4 "2019-06-27T05:27:11Z")
They say no press is bad press but man the navy could use some good press right about now. ---
**Author:** ![dbeierl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/dbeierl/32/11833_2.png) [@dbeierl](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/dbeierl)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2019, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/here-we-go-again-navy-vessel-smacks-moored-ship-on-the-great-lakes/51929/5 "2019-06-27T05:29:39Z")
(Just) after the fact video here: > **[Video: New LCS USS Billings Makes Contact with Moored Bulker](https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/lcs-uss-billings-makes-contact-with-moored-bulker)** > > The newly-builtFreedom-class Littoral Combat Ship USS Billings allided with a moored bulker at the p... ---
**Author:** ![ExtraCrispy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/extracrispy/32/2337_2.png) [@ExtraCrispy](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ExtraCrispy)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2019, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/here-we-go-again-navy-vessel-smacks-moored-ship-on-the-great-lakes/51929/6 "2019-06-27T08:13:52Z")
Thanx for the info. God Bless. ---
**Author:** ![ExtraCrispy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/extracrispy/32/2337_2.png) [@ExtraCrispy](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ExtraCrispy)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2019, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/here-we-go-again-navy-vessel-smacks-moored-ship-on-the-great-lakes/51929/7 "2019-06-27T08:20:29Z")
Would not want to be in the C.O.'s shoes right now but come on. Basic seamanship appears lacking yet again. Keep those tugs with you until safely clear and under full control. With a clearly evident threat from current and winds a wide berth was required before casting off and cast off while making headway and in full control of thrust and steering. Yes armchair quarter backing from an Old Goat but please USN enough already. ---
**Author:** ![Lee\_Shore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Lee\_Shore](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lee_Shore)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/here-we-go-again-navy-vessel-smacks-moored-ship-on-the-great-lakes/51929/8 "2019-06-29T16:56:36Z")
The commander of the LCS that hit a moored ship in the St Lawrence River has been removed from command. USNI: Cmdr. Michael Johnson was removed from command of the yet-to-be commissioned _Billings_ (LCS-15) on Friday. Shawn Johnston, commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron Two (LCSRON 2), relieved PCU _Billings_ (LCS 15) Blue Crew’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Michael Johnson, June 28, due to loss of confidence in his ability to command,” “The relief follows the recent allision in Montreal, Canada, which occurred on June 21.” ---
**Author:** ![Steamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Steamer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Steamer)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/here-we-go-again-navy-vessel-smacks-moored-ship-on-the-great-lakes/51929/9 "2019-06-29T18:19:47Z")
> [@Lee\_Shore](#): > > Cmdr. Michael Johnson was removed from command So, what happens to a “master under god” after he demonstrates his lack of skills and judgment and is shown the gangway?