USS Harry S. Truman Collides with Merchant Ship Near Suez Canal

The U.S. Navy confirms no injuries or critical damage in the collision involving the aircraft carrier and a Panamanian-flagged vessel in the Mediterranean Sea.

The collision occurred late on February 12 near Port Said, Egypt, as the USS Harry S. Truman was approaching the Suez Canal and the Besiktas-M was exiting it.
No injuries or flooding were reported on either vessel, and the Truman's nuclear propulsion systems remain intact and operational.
The Navy has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident, which took place in a densely trafficked maritime area with over 100 vessels nearby.
The Truman had recently completed combat operations in the Red Sea and a port stop in Greece before heading toward the canal.
While the Truman sustained minor damage above the waterline, the incident is not expected to impact its operational readiness or deployment schedule.