Two UK naval vessels crashed and their defense secretary is unaware of the cause.

Defense Secretary Grant Shapps spoke out about a recent incident involving two Royal Navy warships in a Middle East harbor, stating that there was clearly a mishap, but it was not due to incompetence. The incident, which occurred in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Bahrain, was captured on social media and showed HMS Chiddingfold reversing into HMS Bangor.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the collision, although the Royal Navy reported some damage to the vessels. Shapps appeared on Sky News to address the issue, stating that accidents and incidents can happen in any profession, including aviation. He emphasized the ongoing investigation and stated that it would be premature to jump to conclusions about the cause of the collision.

Rear Admiral Edward Ahlgren also commented on the incident, stating that the exact reason for the collision is still being determined. He assured that the Navy enforces strict safety standards and will make any necessary changes to prevent similar incidents in the future. In the meantime, the UK will continue to play a vital role in ensuring the safety of merchant ships in the region.

The two ships involved in the collision, which were tasked with protecting trade flow in the Middle East, had been stationed in the area due to increased attacks on vessels. It is unknown how the two ships collided, but an investigation is currently underway.

The Red Sea, where the collision occurred, is a busy waterway with ships constantly transiting to transport goods between Asia and Europe. However, due to heightened fears of attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels, many shipping companies have chosen to reroute their ships around southern Africa, resulting in longer and more expensive journeys.

Since the first Houthi attack on November 19, over 2,000 ships have been forced to change their course. Last week, the UK and US launched a counterattack on rebel sites in Yemen, adding to the already tense situation in the region due to Israel's conflict in Gaza. The incident between the two Royal Navy warships serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by those tasked with protecting the safety of ships in the Middle East.

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