Jane reported collision involving two Japanese Self-Defence Forces Naval ships, destroyer JS JINTSŪ and mine countermeasures ship JS URAGA, which took place on May 22 in or near Yokosuka Naval Base. Destroyer struck berthed mine countermeasures ship while maneuvering out of base. Both ships sustained damages. JS JINTSŪ suffered damaged bow, JS URAGA has been struck stb amidships, probably breached. JS JINTSŪ sailed to Sasebo, Kyushu Island, JS URAGA remained at Yokosuka.
Japanese Self-Defence Forces destroyer JS JINTSŪ, MMSI 431999573, displacement 2550, commissioned 1990, complement 120, armament guns, missiles, torpedoes.
Japanese Self-Defence Forces mine countermeasures ship JS URAGA, MMSI 431999558, displacement 5650, commissioned 1997, complement 170, armament guns, helicopter.
