Shapps denies incompetence behind Navy minehunter crash
Grant Shapps has denied incompetence was behind an embarrassing collision between two Royal Navy warships within the Gulf.
Footage launched on-line yesterday confirmed HMS Chiddingfold reversing into the docked HMS Bangor at a port in Bahrain.
The accident ripped an enormous gap within the hull of the minehunter, which is constructed of glass strengthened plastic. There was inside injury however no accidents to the crew.
Navy sources advised there was no timeline but for when the vessel can return to frontline duties.
On a media spherical at this time Mr Shapps stated one thing ‘clearly’ went flawed, however denied it was incompetence.
He informed Sky News‘ Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips: ‘Just as in aviation or many different walks of life typically accidents and incidents occur, there is a full investigation below means.’
On a media spherical at this time Mr Shapps stated one thing ‘clearly’ went flawed, however denied it was incompetence.
Navy sources advised there was no timeline but for when the vessel can return to frontline duties
The accident ripped an enormous gap within the hull, which is constructed of glass strengthened plastic (pictured)
The ship performs an necessary function in guaranteeing the safety of the UK and international commerce routes. Pictured, injury aboard HMS Bangor after the crash
Asked if it was incompetence, Mr Shapps added: ‘We do not say it is incompetence once we see an plane come down, a really uncommon event simply as this could be a uncommon event, it is proper to depart the investigators a while to work out precisely what’s gone flawed.
‘Something clearly did and we have to see what it’s.’
The two minehunters had been based mostly within the Middle East to make sure the secure move of commerce via the waters.
Rear Admiral Edward Ahlgren stated: ‘Why this occurred continues to be to be established.
‘We practice our individuals to the best requirements and rigorously implement equipment security requirements, however sadly incidents of this nature can nonetheless occur.
‘I guarantee you {that a} full and thorough investigation is already below means and any modifications in process that would forestall additional incidents might be quickly carried out.
‘In the meantime the UK will proceed to play a key half in guaranteeing the protection of service provider delivery within the area.’
