Power Outage at Sea: A Sinking Feeling for the US Navy The USS Benfold's four day power outage in the South China Sea left many questions unanswered and raised concerns about the readiness of the US Navy's fleet.
The incident, which went unreported for nearly a month, highlights the complexities of modern naval operations.
Conditions on board were reportedly "poor" due to the loss of plumbing, meals, toilets, and air conditioning.