The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier collided with a merchant vessel near Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea late Wednesday night, according to a statement from the U.S. Navy.
The Navy’s Sixth Fleet Public Affairs reported that the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was involved in the collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M at approximately 11:46 p.m. local time on February 12 while operating in the region.
Despite the incident, the Navy assured that the collision did not pose a threat to the Harry S. Truman, as there were no reports of flooding or injuries among the crew. Additionally, the ship’s propulsion systems remained fully operational and in a stable condition.
The Navy has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision, though specific details about how it occurred have not yet been disclosed.
The USS Harry S. Truman, one of the Navy’s premier aircraft carriers, plays a crucial role in U.S. military operations in the region. The vessel’s activities in the Mediterranean are part of ongoing strategic deployments aimed at maintaining security and stability.
This is a breaking story, updates on the incident are expected as the investigation progresses.