The USS Harry S. Truman, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, was involved in a collision with a merchant vessel in the Mediterranean Sea. The incident took place near Port Said, Egypt, late Wednesday, as confirmed by the U.S. Navy on Thursday.
The merchant vessel involved has been identified as the Besiktas-M, a bulk carrier sailing under the Panamanian flag. U.S. Sixth Fleet spokesperson Commander Timothy Gorman stated, “The collision did not endanger the Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as there are no reports of flooding or injuries. The propulsion plants are unaffected and in a safe and stable condition.”
While Gorman confirmed that an investigation is underway, no details were provided regarding the condition of the Besiktas-M following the collision. It remains unclear whether the merchant ship sustained significant damage or if any crew members aboard were injured.
The USS Harry S. Truman is one of the U.S. Navy’s most powerful aircraft carriers, capable of carrying dozens of fighter jets and housing thousands of sailors. These warships are regularly deployed to key strategic locations worldwide, including the Mediterranean, to support military operations and maintain security in international waters.
This incident comes just two months after another accident involving the USS Harry S. Truman. In December, two U.S. Navy pilots had to eject from an F/A-18 warplane after it was mistakenly shot down over the Red Sea by a U.S. guided missile cruiser. Fortunately, both pilots were rescued safely.
