An “engineering casualty” temporarily knocks out electricity and propulsion systems aboard the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins, according to reporting from multiple outlets. The disruption affects the ship’s ability to control its movements, leaving the crew aboard the approximately 300-person ship unable to maneuver normally for a period of time. The reports describe the situation as the vessel being effectively unable to control its movements until power and propulsion systems are restored. The outlets characterize the incident in consistent terms, indicating that the loss is localized to engineering operations rather than stemming from an external attack. The coverage does not provide additional details such as the cause of the casualty, the exact duration of the outage, or whether any injuries or damage beyond the engineering systems occurred. The USS Higgins remains the focus of the reporting as Navy personnel address the loss of power and propulsion and work to reestablish normal ship operations.