The collision, which took place in Singapore waters, between the USS John S McCain and the oil tanker Alnic killed 10 sailors.
NEW YORK: A US judge on Wednesday said the owner of an oil tanker must pay the United States US$44.6 million over its role in a 2017 collision between the tanker with a US Navy destroyer in Southeast Asia that killed 10 sailors and injured dozens more.
Both vessels had been cruising alongside each other when the McCain, a guided missile destroyer nearing Singapore for a routine port call, veered left.Energetic Tank, which court papers say has an office in Monrovia, Liberia, sought to hold the United States responsible for the collision, which caused damage of US$185 million to the McCain and US$442,445 to the Alnic.Crotty ruled after a non-jury trial last November.
Paul Hofmann, a lawyer for some of the claimants, said the"well-considered" decision will prove"some level of recompense" for sailors and families who suffered grievous injuries.