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Commander of sub that collided with ship is relieved of duty
Posted to: Military Norfolk
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine Hartford pulls into Bahrain on March 21 to be inspected after colliding with the amphibious transport dock ship New Orleans in the Strait of Hormuz the day before. (Cmdr. Jane Campbell | U.S. Navy)
The commanding officer of a Navy nuclear-powered submarine that collided last month with an amphibious ship in the Strait of Hormuz has been relieved of duty, according to Navy officials.
Rear Adm. Michael J. Connor has relieved Cmdr. Ryan Brookhart of his duty as commanding officer of the submarine Hartford because of a loss of confidence in Brookhart's ability to command, according to a statement from the Navy.
Brookhart was in command of the Hartford on March 20 when it collided with the amphibious transport dock New Orleans. Investigations into the incident are continuing, the statement said.
Cmdr. Chris Harkins, deputy commander of Submarine Squadron Eight, has assumed command of the Hartford. He previously commanded the submarine Montpelier. Brookhart has been temporarily assigned to the staff of CTF 54 in Bahrain, according to the statement.
Fifteen sailors aboard the Hartford were injured during the collision but returned to duty. The submarine's nuclear propulsion system was not damaged.
Cindy Clayton, (757) 446-2377, cindy.clayton@pilotonoline.com
http://hamptonroads.com/2009/04/commander-sub-collided-ship-relieved-duty
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