Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:31am on 25 Feb 2026,Wednesday International
The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is facing major plumbing problems while deployed near Iran. An internal memo dated 18 March 2025 recorded more than 205 toilet breakdowns in four days. The ship carries over 4,500 sailors. Reports said the vacuum-based sewage system can fail if a single valve breaks. Sailors have faced long queues, sometimes up to 45 minutes. Hull technicians are working extended shifts to manage repairs. Permanent fixes can only be done in dock. Shelby Oakley of the Government Accountability Office said sailors should at least have proper living facilities. The carrier was earlier deployed near Venezuela. (PC: The Print)
