Overview

• The USS Harry S. Truman collided with the Panamanian-flagged merchant vessel Besiktas-M near the Suez Canal on February 13, 2025, causing damage to its starboard rear section.
• Damaged areas include the exterior walls of storage rooms, a maintenance space, a line handling area, the fantail, and a platform above the storage spaces, according to the U.S. Navy.
• The aircraft carrier docked at Souda Bay, Greece, for emergency repairs, with structural engineers and naval architects assessing the damage and planning repairs.
• Despite the collision, the ship remains operational, with no impact on its combat capabilities, and has continued flight operations since the incident.
• No injuries were reported on either the Truman’s 5,000-member crew or the crew of the Besiktas-M, and an investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing.