US Navy Carrier USS Harry S. Truman Collides with Merchant Ship Near Egypt

The USS Harry S. Truman, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, collided with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt, late Wednesday night. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported on either ship, and the carrier remains stable with no damage to its propulsion systems. The Navy confirmed that the incident did not endanger the Truman, which is currently part of a strike group deployed in the Mediterranean and Middle East. This collision is notable given the rarity of such incidents involving aircraft carriers, although there have been similar accidents in recent years that raised concerns about Navy operational protocols. The U.S. Navy is investigating the collision, and further information will be released as it becomes available. The Besiktas-M, a nearly 200-meter-long bulk carrier, was visible in the vicinity of Port Said following the incident.