USS Harry S. Truman Undergoes Repairs After Collision in Mediterranean

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier sustained damage to its starboard quarter but remains fully mission capable following an incident near Egypt's Port Said.

• 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.

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