The Mayport-based
frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) is being inspected for damage after running aground
on February 12th.
The incident occurred
as Taylor was preparing to moor in Samsun, Turkey. Taylor was able to moor
without further incident. There were no reported injuries, and the
incident is currently under investigation. Additional information will be
released as it becomes available.
Taylor is currently
supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation
efforts in the Black Sea to establish and enhance cooperation, mutual training
and interoperability with regional partner nations and allies.
Taylor is currently on
a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. This is
Taylor's final deployment as the ship is scheduled to be decommissioned in 2015.
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