Admiral defends Navy after disasters at sea: 'Other ships weren't having collisions'

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3. I was in the navy

I know all members are trained and tested before they are APPROVED to do their work assignment. I think those who failed may have been ASLEEP. The long hours which are exhausting may be the problem. I remember sleeping when I could since people were required to work long hours; then work at night with little rest. A person may be well fed and have a place to sleep, but it does not help if the people are exhausted. I am amazed this has not happened more frequently? I think the commercial ships seem to have no problems because the ships have different shifts and those people get their REST and do not work 24 hours a day........