USS Harry S. Truman Aircraft Carrier Collides with Merchant Vessel Near Egypt: A Detailed Analysis
Introduction In a rare maritime incident, the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman, collided with the Panamanian-flagged merchant vessel Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea. The collision occurred late on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at approximately 11:46 p.m. local time. Despite the severity such incidents can entail, no injuries or significant damages were reported on either vessel. AP News Details of the Collision The USS Harry S. Truman, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier nearly 1,100 feet in length and displacing over 100,000 tons, was operating near the Suez Canal when the collision took place. The circumstances leading to the incident remain under investigation, and the U.S. Navy has yet to provide detailed information on how the collision occurred. Task & Purpose The Besiktas-M, a bulk carrier, sustained some damage from the collision. Photos reportedly posted by a crew member of the Besiktas-M showed visible damage to ...