USS Harry S. Truman Collides With Merchant Vessel Near Egypt, No Injuries Reported

The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, collided with the Panamanian-flagged merchant vessel Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt, late Wednesday night. Fortunately, the collision did not result in any flooding or injuries on either vessel, and the carrier's propulsion systems remained unaffected. The Navy confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway, noting the rarity of such collisions involving large vessels. The Truman, which has a crew of around 5,000, had recently completed a port call in Souda Bay, Greece, before the incident. This collision adds to a concerning trend of increased frequency of naval accidents since 2000, with previous incidents resulting in fatalities and significant financial costs. The Pentagon has pointed to issues of training and operational protocols as contributing factors to these maritime collisions.