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EP62 A Submarine Collision and The Life Lessons Learned: An Interview with Chris Waits

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In this crazy episode of Submarine Sea Stories, Chris Waits shares his fascinating journey, from growing up in a Navy family, attending MIT, and finding his passion in nuclear engineering, to serving in the Navy aboard a nuclear-powered submarine. Chris recounts a harrowing incident where his submarine, the USS Hartford, collided with the USS New Orleans, describing the immediate impact, frantic aftermath, and the life-altering lessons he learned. Despite the challenging experience, Chris transformed it into a powerful teaching moment for future sailors and now applies his lessons in his civilian role at a nuclear power plant. This episode is an eye-opening look into the intricacies and dangers of submarine navigation and the importance of vigilance and learning from past experiences.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:11 Growing Up in a Navy Family

00:48 Father's Submarine Career

01:58 Choosing the Navy and MIT

03:44 First Experiences with Nuclear Power

05:30 Transition to Civilian Nuclear Power

07:36 Joining the Submarine Force

09:04 First Deployment and Responsibilities

12:40 Life Aboard the Submarine

16:26 Collision Incident and Aftermath

21:01 Collision with the USS New Orleans

22:43 Immediate Aftermath and Damage Assessment

24:39 Struggles to Surface and Communication Challenges

25:56 Guided to Safety by the USS New Orleans

27:07 Reflections on the Incident and Leadership

29:18 Lessons Learned and Teaching at Submarine School

35:04 Applying Lessons in Civilian Life

40:22 Current Role and Final Thoughts

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In this crazy episode of Submarine Sea Stories, Chris Waits shares his fascinating journey, from growing up in a Navy family, attending MIT, and finding his passion in nuclear engineering, to serving in the Navy aboard a nuclear-powered submarine. Chris recounts a harrowing incident where his submarine, the USS Hartford, collided with the USS New Orleans, describing the immediate impact, frantic aftermath, and the life-altering lessons he learned. Despite the challenging experience, Chris transformed it into a powerful teaching moment for future sailors and now applies his lessons in his civilian role at a nuclear power plant. This episode is an eye-opening look into the intricacies and dangers of submarine navigation and the importance of vigilance and learning from past experiences.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:11 Growing Up in a Navy Family

00:48 Father's Submarine Career

01:58 Choosing the Navy and MIT

03:44 First Experiences with Nuclear Power

05:30 Transition to Civilian Nuclear Power

07:36 Joining the Submarine Force

09:04 First Deployment and Responsibilities

12:40 Life Aboard the Submarine

16:26 Collision Incident and Aftermath

21:01 Collision with the USS New Orleans

22:43 Immediate Aftermath and Damage Assessment

24:39 Struggles to Surface and Communication Challenges

25:56 Guided to Safety by the USS New Orleans

27:07 Reflections on the Incident and Leadership

29:18 Lessons Learned and Teaching at Submarine School

35:04 Applying Lessons in Civilian Life

40:22 Current Role and Final Thoughts

  continue reading

108 episodes

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