The U.S. Navy reports no injuries and maintains that the ship's systems are intact after the incident near Port Said.
US Navy Aircraft Carrier Involved in Collision Off Egypt's Coast
US Navy Aircraft Carrier Involved in Collision Off Egypt's Coast
USS Harry S. Truman Collides with Commercial Vessel, Investigation Underway
The USS Harry S. Truman, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, was involved in a collision with a merchant ship in the Mediterranean Sea late Wednesday night, Navy officials confirmed. The incident, which occurred near the Egyptian port of Port Said, has sparked an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Operating under U.S. Central Command, the Truman had just returned from missions in the Red Sea, where it conducted airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen who have been targeting civilian and Israeli-affiliated vessels. Thankfully, the Navy reported that there were no injuries to either the crew aboard the Truman or the commercial vessel involved, identified as the Besiktas-M, a bulk carrier registered under the Panamanian flag. The Besiktas-M was en route from Aqaba, Jordan, to Constanta, Romania, at the time of the accident.
No significant damage was reported aboard the Truman, thanks in part to its robust propulsion systems powered by two onboard nuclear reactors, both of which were stated to be in a "safe and stable condition." The Navy has indicated that it will conduct a detailed investigation to determine how the collision occurred, as safety measures are paramount following past incidents where Navy vessels collided with commercial ships.
Historically, the Navy's recent record regarding maritime safety had shown improvement after a series of collisions in 2017 that resulted in multiple fatalities among sailors. Those earlier incidents prompted a thorough review of operational protocols, contributing to enhancements in safety training and oversight for navy operations. The current situation with the USS Harry S. Truman marks a significant event for the Navy given the previous challenges faced in ensuring safe navigation.
Operating under U.S. Central Command, the Truman had just returned from missions in the Red Sea, where it conducted airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen who have been targeting civilian and Israeli-affiliated vessels. Thankfully, the Navy reported that there were no injuries to either the crew aboard the Truman or the commercial vessel involved, identified as the Besiktas-M, a bulk carrier registered under the Panamanian flag. The Besiktas-M was en route from Aqaba, Jordan, to Constanta, Romania, at the time of the accident.
No significant damage was reported aboard the Truman, thanks in part to its robust propulsion systems powered by two onboard nuclear reactors, both of which were stated to be in a "safe and stable condition." The Navy has indicated that it will conduct a detailed investigation to determine how the collision occurred, as safety measures are paramount following past incidents where Navy vessels collided with commercial ships.
Historically, the Navy's recent record regarding maritime safety had shown improvement after a series of collisions in 2017 that resulted in multiple fatalities among sailors. Those earlier incidents prompted a thorough review of operational protocols, contributing to enhancements in safety training and oversight for navy operations. The current situation with the USS Harry S. Truman marks a significant event for the Navy given the previous challenges faced in ensuring safe navigation.
