"At sea for almost nine months, and currently stationed in the Red Sea to support the war on Iran, the carrier will reportedly set sail for Crete for repairs. The length of the deployment has raised questions about morale of the sailors on board and the readiness of the warship."
"One of the officials said nearly 200 sailors were treated for smoke-related injuries when the fire broke out in the ship's main laundry area. The fire took hours to bring under control and had an impact on roughly 100 sleeping berths."
"The carrier, crewed by more than 4,000 sailors, has reportedly suffered significant problems with its toilet system while at sea, with US media describing clogged systems and long lines for restrooms on the ship. The issue is not new—a 2020 report from the US Government Accountability Office said the ship's toilet system was subject to unexpected and frequent clogging and requires acid flushes on a regular basis to clear it, at a cost of $400,000 each time."
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, experienced a fire in its main laundry area while deployed in the Red Sea for nearly nine months. Nearly 200 sailors were treated for smoke-related injuries, with one flown off the ship. The fire destroyed approximately 100 sleeping berths and took hours to control. The carrier will sail to Crete for repairs. This incident compounds existing problems, including a chronic toilet system issue affecting the 4,000-member crew. The extended deployment has raised questions about sailor morale and the ship's operational readiness. The $13 billion vessel's toilet system requires regular acid flushes costing $400,000 each to prevent clogging.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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