WASHINGTON: The US Navy on Thursday gave rise to commanders, executive officials and seafarers registered for nuclear-powered submarines that hit the underwater mountain, by saying the October 2 accident could be prevented.
Commander of Cameron Aljilani and the other two were excluded from their position after an investigation into the accident in the disputed South China Sea.
USS Connecticut was forced to sail on the surface for a week to reach Guam.
“Healthy judgment, wise decision making and compliance with the procedures needed in navigation planning, the implementation of the watch team and risk management can prevent the incident,” the 7th Fleet said based in West Pacific in a statement.
After the assessment of damage in Guam, the ship will return to the US underwater base in Bremerton, Washington for improvement.
Last week the Navy said the investigation showed that the submarine hit “Seamount” which had not yet been mapped when patrolling below the surface.
Eleven sailors were injured in the accident.
According to reports, the accident damaged the ballast tank in the future of the sub, but the nuclear plant was not damaged.
The US Navy regularly conducts operations in this region to challenge Chinese territorial claims on small islands, coral reefs and outcrops.
Aljilani was replaced by an interim commander.