TOKYO -- Seven crew members of US Navy's guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald were missing following a collision between the Aegis destroyer and a Philippine container in waters off Japan's central Shizuoka Prefecture early Saturday. The Japan Coast Guard said the collision, which left one person injured on the destroyer, occurred about 100 km southwest of Yokosuka. The collision was first reported by the Philippine container at around 2:30 a.m. local time (1730 GMT Friday), according to the coast guard. The Japan Coast Guard said it believed the Philippine merchant vessel is the ACX Crystal, which, according to Japan's public broadcaster NHK, is 222.6 meters long and weighs 29,060 tons. The USS Fitzgerald is 154 meters long and weighs 8,315 tons. NHK reports said the US guided-missile destroyer had suffered considerable damage to its right side, with helicopter footage revealing an orange hose on the deck of the destroyer. Crew members, according to local media images, could be see on the deck of the Aegis-equipped destroyer assessing the damage while a Japan Coast Guard vessel was in the vicinity of the ship to offer assistance. More patrol vessels and a helicopter would be dispatched to the collision site, Japan's coastguard said. NHK's aerial footage showed that the Philippine ship, which was sailing towards Tokyo, had scrape marks from the collision on the left side of its bow section. According to US Navy personnel, the damaged destroyer was heading towards the Yokosuka Naval Base, located about 50 km southwest of Japan's capital of Tokyo. Neither of the vessels involved in the collision were in danger of sinking, according to the Japan Coast Guard. silicone braceletswristband comcool wristbandsrubber bracelets cheapsilicone rubber bandsdebossed wristband
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's first children's hospital is expected to open later this year as a key part of the region's public paediatric network, the new hospital's chief executive said Monday.Hong Kong Children's Hospital (HKCH), whose construction started in 2013 and was completed in 2017, is now recruiting doctors and nurses and is expected to commence operation by phases in the fourth season of 2018, HKCH Chief Executive Lee Tsz-Leung said.HKCH will be the first children's hospital in Hong Kong's public healthcare system, mainly focusing on tertiary services and providing quality specialty care for the referrals of complex and rare paediatric cases, according to Lee.The new hospital, located at the Kai Tak Development Area in Kowloon and comprising two 11-storeyed buildings, will provide health-care services in areas including paediatric oncology, cardiology, nephrology, surgical and intensive care, as well as radiology, pathology and anaesthesia services.It will also build up manpower and expertise and enhance research on pediatric and genetic diseases.HKCH, described by Lee as a child-centered, family-friendly hospital, includes colorful indoor decoration and facilities designed for children and families.A dozen members of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Legislative Council visited the new hospital on Monday and showed appreciation for its designs and facilities.
