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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class Kelly Perlote, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), plots points on a map in the ship's pilot house. The America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is conducting a composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California in preparation for a deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tarra Samoluk/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 4, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) transits alongside the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) and the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77). Laboon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. R. DiNiro/Released

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2017) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Essex is conducting sea trials off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sabyn L. Marrs/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (May 4, 2017) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Lancers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 prepares to take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Gaither/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (May 4, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class David Cadillon, assigned to "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, checks ordnance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mario Coto/Released)

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Release Date: 5/9/2017 7:47:00 AM

By Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (NNS) (NNS) -- A South Korean fishing vessel collided with USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) while the guided-missile cruiser was conducting routine operations in international waters.

No one was injured when the fishing vessel collided with Lake Champlain's port side, amid ship, at approximately 11:50 a.m. (+9I), on May 9, 2017.

Both ships were able to navigate under their own power.

The incident is under investigation by both U.S. Navy and South Korea Coast Guard. Damage assessments of both the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser and the 60-70 ft. long fishing vessel are underway.

Lake Champlain is part of the Carl Vinson Strike Group which is currently on a Western-Pacific Deployment.

For questions related to this release, contact LCDR Dave Bennett at (619) 545-8646.

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I've not been visiting much as of late because I'm tired of the hate filled post & idiotic arguments I have seen throughout the forum recently. It hurts me to read that sort of thing. I'm 63 years old and just can't stand it... So I won't.

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WATERS OF SOUTH JAPAN (May 9, 2017) Seaman Jennifer Barajas communicates with staff from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) using a phone and distance line on the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment-at-sea. Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, providing a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Martin/Released)

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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 9, 2017) An SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) delivers ordnance to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jamal McNeill/Released)

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JAMES RIVER, Va. (May 9, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departs Newport News, Va., under its own power for the first time after successfully completing its mid-life refueling and complex overhaul. Abraham Lincoln will spend several days conducting sea trials, which will test many of the ship's key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Herbst/Released)

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BREMERTON, Washington (May 8, 2017) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Katie Wright weighs Lt. Ethan Chase during a body composition assessment aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in preparation for a physical readiness test. John C. Stennis is conducting a planned incremental availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, during which the ship is undergoing scheduled maintenance and upgrades. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sierra D. Langdon/Released)

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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 8, 2017) Sailors clean the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a scrub exercise on the flight deck. Ronald Reagan is conducting sea trials to verify the ship readiness for its upcoming patrol. Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, providing a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jamal McNeill/Released)

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SINGAPORE (May 8, 2017) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Ashley Bennett, assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, performs maintenance on the MQ-8B Firescout unmanned aerial vehicle aboard the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). The ship is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, patrolling the region's littorals and working hull-to-hull with partner navies to provide 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)

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GUAM (May 8, 2017) A Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 jumps from an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 off the coast of Guam. EODMU-5 is testing its ability to deploy assets from various platforms, including helicopters and patrols, to increase its adaptive interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

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GUAM (May 8, 2017) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 load an unmanned underwater vehicle onto an explosive ordnance disposal F-470 Combat Rubber Raiding Craft off the coast of Guam. EODMU-5 is testing its ability to deploy assets from various platforms, including helicopters and patrols, to increase its adaptive interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

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WATERS EAST OF JAPAN (May 7, 2017) Sailors prepare for aircraft fire-fighting drills on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The ship is conducting sea trials to verify the ship's readiness for its upcoming patrol. Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, providing a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jamal McNeill/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship and it's amphibious ready group are returning from a 7-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Keith Jones moves ammunition while operating a forklift in a weapons magazine aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The ship and it's amphibious ready group are conducting a composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California in preparation for a deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 6, 2017) Gunner's Mate 1st Class Darwin Williams fires a shot line from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) to the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) to commence a replenishment-at-sea. Sterett and Dewey comprise the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group and is the third deploying group operating under the command and control construct called 3rd Fleet Forward. U.S. 3rd Fleet operating forward offers additional options to the Pacific Fleet commander by leveraging the capabilities of 3rd and 7th Fleets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (May 5, 2017) An E-2C Hawkeye early warning and support aircraft assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for exercise Northern Edge 2017. This exercise is Alaska's largest and premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures, as well as enhance interoperability among the services. The exercise provides real-world proficiency in detection and tracking of units at sea, in the air and on land and in response to multiple crises in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, foreground, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, delivers supplies to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va (May 9, 2017) Sailors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) watch as the ship pulls away from Newport News Shipbuilding. Abraham Lincoln is underway after successfully completing its mid-life refueling and complex overhaul and will spend several days conducting sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica Paulauskas/Released)

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 9, 2017) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Hailla Prentice shifts colors from the stern of the ship to the mast aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway after successfully completing its mid-life refueling and complex overhaul and will spend several days conducting sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica Paulauskas/Released)

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va (May 9, 2017) Chief Master-at-Arms Brent Ransome stands security lookout as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departs Newport News Shipbuilding for sea trials. Abraham Lincoln is underway after successfully completing its mid-life refueling and complex overhaul and will spend several days conducting sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark Logico/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts high-speed turn drills in the Atlantic Ocean during sea trials. Abraham Lincoln is underway after successfully completing it's mid-life refueling and complex overhaul and will spend several days conducting comprehensive tests of many of the ship's key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3nd Class Juan A. Cubano/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (May 8, 2017) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) departs Naval Base San Diego for a deployment. Lake Erie is underway on an independent deployment to the U.S 7th and 5th fleet areas of operation in support of maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Trenton J. Kotlarz/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) use hand signals to communicate with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during a replenishment-at-sea. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey L. Adams/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) An SM-2 missile is launched from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a missile exercise. Lake Erie is underway on an independent deployment to the U.S. 7th and 5th fleet areas of operation in support of maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lucas T. Hans/Released)

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ELOY, AZ. (May 8, 2017) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1 and 2 jump from an SC-7 Skyvan aircraft during a free-fall training in Eloy, Ariz. EODGRU-1 and 2 provide operational explosive ordnance disposal capabilities as required for the location, identification, rendering safe, recovery, field evaluation and disposal of all explosive ordnance including chemical and nuclear weapons. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 prepares to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (May 9, 2017) Sailors ride on a P-25 firefighting truck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mario Coto/Released)

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