USS Harry S. Truman Collides With Merchant Ship Near Egypt, No Injuries Reported/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The USS Harry S. Truman, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, collided with a merchant vessel, Besiktas-M, near Port Said, Egypt, late Wednesday night. The U.S. Navy confirmed no injuries or significant damage to the carrier’s propulsion system or crew. The incident is under investigation, and details on the cause remain unclear. The Truman, deployed in the Mediterranean since September, had recently completed a port call in Greece before the accident.
USS Truman Collision: Quick Look
- Incident Details: Occurred Feb. 12 at 11:46 p.m. local time near Port Said, Egypt.
- Vessels Involved: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and merchant ship Besiktas-M.
- Injury & Damage Report: No injuries or major structural damage reported.
- Ship Status: Propulsion system stable, no flooding.
- Navy’s Response: Incident under investigation, no immediate cause identified.
USS Harry S. Truman Collides With Merchant Ship Near Egypt, No Injuries Reported
Deep Look: USS Harry S. Truman Collision Near Egypt
The USS Harry S. Truman was involved in a collision with a merchant vessel late Wednesday, the U.S. Navy confirmed Thursday. The incident occurred near Port Said, Egypt, as both ships were moving through the Mediterranean Sea.
“The collision did not endanger the USS Harry S. Truman, as there are no reports of flooding or injuries. The propulsion plants are unaffected and in a safe and stable condition,” the Navy’s Sixth Fleet Public Affairs stated.
What Happened?
The exact circumstances remain unclear, but the collision took place while both ships were in motion.
- The USS Harry S. Truman is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, one of the most powerful in the U.S. fleet.
- The merchant vessel involved, the Besiktas-M, is a commercial ship that sustained unknown damages.
- No casualties were reported on either vessel.
Ongoing Investigation & Impact
The Navy has launched an investigation into the cause of the collision. Officials have not disclosed if weather, human error, or navigation issues played a role.
This collision comes amid heightened naval activity in the region, with the Truman patrolling the Mediterranean and the Middle East since September.
Recent Naval Incidents & Truman’s Role
The USS Harry S. Truman has been actively deployed in the Mediterranean and played a key role in regional security operations.
- In December 2024, the carrier hosted U.S. fighter jets that were involved in a friendly fire incident over the Red Sea.
- The Truman’s air wing provides tactical air power, maritime security, and counterterrorism operations.
- The carrier recently conducted a port call in Souda Bay, Greece, before heading toward Egypt.
What’s Next?
- Navy to release findings from its investigation into the collision’s cause.
- Assessment of any minor damage sustained by the Truman or the merchant vessel.
- Operational status update on whether the Truman’s deployment schedule will change.
This incident underscores the challenges of navigating busy shipping lanes in the Mediterranean, especially as the U.S. Navy maintains a strong presence in the region.
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