U.S. Navy warns of possible radioactive leak from nuclear sub in Sasebo, Okinawa

Sunday 03rd August, 12:10 AM JST

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USNinJapan2 at 07:09 AM JST - 3rd August

blaze524

Is that a rhetorical question or are you really that ignorant of world history and current events that you need to have it explained to you?
grafton at 07:53 AM JST - 3rd August

The US were up front about it because they knew that if it came out any other way they would lose all (of whatever is left) credibility re the deployment of the carrier that is on it’s way. Small price to pay to cover their backs.
LIBERTAS at 09:26 AM JST - 3rd August

"They had discovered the radiation leak weeks ago and did not inform the Japanese government immediately." "The U.S. Navy’s handling of the accident and lack of transparency showed there is no way we can trust them."

UnagiDon is correct. The Japanese Government found out Friday. It was THEY who sat on this information. It appears that this leak was minimal, so I would take a deep breath and let it go. I would be significantly more worried about radiation leaks from sub-standard Japanese administered power plants badly constructed on active seismic faults. Beacuse when it comes to not trusting people and a lack of transparency , THESE are the people who can't be trusted. Even the IAEA doesn't trust them! I sure don't!
blaze524 at 10:56 AM JST - 3rd August

It was a rhetorical question.
the_sicilian at 11:01 AM JST - 3rd August

What I think is funny is anyone in Japan getting upset about a

possible> leak of a minuscule amount versus the large, deadly leaks that have been found and reported at Japanese nuke plants. Hmmm, can't have it both ways.

And as the real story goes, it's not even confirmed that anything leaked in Japan. Aww, hell. Lets just get rid of the US military and an automatic peace / tranquility will shower the earth (very heavy sarcasm here)

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WilliB at 01:38 PM JST - 3rd August

blaze524:

" It was a rhetorical question. "

Trying to save face, are we.
roomtemperature at 02:03 PM JST - 3rd August

WilliB

Trying to save face? No, my friend!!!

Again.....why does the US have so many military bases around the world. Rhetoric or not. Please answer the question!!!

Moderator: This question is not relevant to this particular story. Please stay on topic.
ExPrinceska at 10:30 PM JST - 3rd August

According to Russian news, there is increased radioactivity in the Pacific ocean due to accident of American submarine. Russian news agency says there was a fire on the american submarine which led to leak of radioctive substances. Americans admitted to the leak after high radioation was measured.

So far for the freedom of information in Japan...
USNinJapan2 at 11:45 PM JST - 3rd August

ExPrinceska

Which Russian news agency? Do you have a link to the story? Which US submarine? When and where? If you're going to post such inflammatory accusations you could at least post some links or direct evidence to support your claims. Of course I'm not holding my breath...
ExPrinceska at 12:31 AM JST - 4th August

http://www.izvestia.ru/news/news184603
Sarge at 01:10 AM JST - 4th August

Well, if Izvestia says it's true, it must be true!
blaze524 at 05:01 AM JST - 4th August

WillB: Think about this for one second: if it wasn't a rhetorical question, would I really want to go on the JT forums to ask the readers for information? Wouldn't I say, Google it myself? Would I not go to the official sources?

Also, you haven't answered my question. I'm seeking a justification for the US's placement of military bases all over the world. The US has what - 700 to 1000 bases in over 150 countries. Why?
USNinJapan2 at 10:05 AM JST - 4th August

ExPrinceska

Thanks for the link to the Russian news article IN RUSSIAN. That really helps...
JoeBigs at 12:19 PM JST - 4th August

ExPrinceska According to Russian news, there is increased radioactivity in the Pacific ocean due to accident of American submarine.

Let me give ya a few facts on the safety of US Submarines compared to the Soviet....errr forgive me made an error......Russian Submarine farce.

The US Navy has lost a total of 2 Nuclear Powered Submarines due to accidents or otherwise both in the 1960`s. Thresher and the Scorpion both lost in the 1960s.

While the Soviet/Russian Navies have lost a total of 6 Nuclear powered Subs last one was in 2003. Please bear in mind that this is only counting Nuke subs and not Conventional.

Under the term Nuclear Submarine accidents the US has a much better safety record than most of our enemies.....errr there I did it again. What I ment to say was that the US Submarine force has a much better record than most if not all of the other countries who has Nuke powered subs. We have not had any major accidents.

For the Soviets or Russians major accidents were an every day affair. If you want to know most Russian Sub sailors shave their hair off while on patrol. The reason they shave is not to look cool or stay cool. It is so when the Rads hit dangerous levels and hair starts falling off the average sailor wont have to worry.

We in the US Submarine force were/are better and we have a thing called QA, quality assurance. Which the Soviets and the Russians didnt/dont have.

I find it funny the the Soviets new agency is claiming that we are unsafe. Opps did I say Soviet, I ment Russian.....The Russian Navy is a joke and the only ones that dont know it are the folks who listen to their propaganda.
threedogs at 07:18 PM JST - 4th August

Industrial accidents happen and at least the US military reports them. There may be a lot of other incidents that don't ever get reported. Their reporting of problems are not immediate or as transparent as say the public would like; partly because of the classified nature of operating procedures and equipment used in the military. But I dare say it is far better than any private corporation or any other foreign government in reporting problems or accidents. If anything the private sector far less transparent or upfront about mishaps than the US military. Especially here in Japan, which has a tendency to cover up mishaps until they can't anymore. Look at the Snow Brand foods fiasco, or worse the town of Minamata cases of mercury poisoning. What it that took some 10 years from the discovery of the cause until the government admitted the source was from Chisso. (We are still learning of extent of the cover up 40 years after the fact).

Considering how minor the amount was leaked it is amazing this made the paper at all.

Sarge said best "Nothing to see here...Move along!"