Collision Saudi Makkah and USS Jacksonville; Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia | 1996-May-17

Initial Notification: On May 17, 1996, MSO Hampton Roads responded to a collision between the Saudi Arabian flag roll on/roll off container ship, Saudi Makkah, and the U.S. Navy (USN) submarine, USS Jacksonville. The collision occurred approximately 20 miles southeast of Cape Henry, Virginia; both vessels sustained damage. The Saudi Makkah was damaged on the port side; a dent in the bow and a 21-foot crease that was open to the sea in the aft steering. The USS Jacksonville sustained damage to the starboard diving plane and the rudder. After being inspected by USCG and USN personnel, both vessels proceeded to the port of Hampton Roads under their own power. The Saudi Makkah was moored at Norfolk International Terminals and the USS Jacksonville at Pier 23 on the Norfolk Navy Base. USCG district 5. Keyword: none.