Navy Replaces USS Truman Captain After Collision

Capt. Dave Snowden, commanding officer of the USS Harry S. Truman, was relieved of his duties due to a 'loss of confidence in his ability to command' following a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M on February 12 near the Suez Canal. The incident caused no injuries or flooding, but there was significant damage to the ship's exterior and storage areas. Snowden, who had been in command since December 2023, was replaced by Capt. Christopher Hill as interim commanding officer. The Truman, part of a U.S. Navy strike group, remains operational and is undergoing repairs in Souda Bay, Greece, with no impact on its deployment. The Navy emphasizes high accountability standards for its commanding officers, and an investigation into the collision is ongoing.