[batterycommander]

There are rumors that the destroyer was occupied in snooping upon a certain hi tech facility near the shore and missed the container ship’s location.

[momincombatboots]

They are not very good snoopers if they don’t have a 360 view. Maybe it was one unfortunate chain of events. Perhaps it was the military obsession with 24/7 you tube or video games. Nonetheless, I am glad to hear those responsible can’t cost more lives.
There is a difference between fault and responsibility.
If they are hiding some social policy, I wouldn’t be surprised.

[T-Bone Texan]

There are rumors that the destroyer was the victim of an EMP attack that blinded it.

[UCANSEE2]

There are rumors that the destroyer was occupied in snooping upon a certain hi tech facility near the shore and missed the container ship’s location.

That conflicts with the facts that the Captain and most of the crew were asleep, and it seems some of those 'on watch' were in the lounge.

Doesn't sound like there was any hi tech snooping going on.