Late Wednesday night, around 11:46 p.m., an incident occurred in the Mediterranean Sea involving the USS Harry S. Truman, an aircraft carrier, and the merchant vessel Besiktas-M. This information comes from Navy Cmdr.
Timothy Gorman, who serves as the spokesperson for the Navy’s 6th Fleet.
Details of the Incident
At the time of the collision, both ships were navigating near Port Said, Egypt.
Cmdr.
Gorman reassured the public that the Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was not endangered by the incident.
Fortunately, there were no signs of flooding or injuries on board the carrier.
He confirmed that the propulsion systems of the ship remained secure and operational.
An investigation is currently underway to understand the details and circumstances surrounding the collision, with more updates expected as they become available.
Current Investigation
As of now, additional information regarding the extent of the damage to the Besiktas-M or the cause of the collision has not been disclosed.
This recent accident mirrors previous maritime incidents involving Navy destroyers, such as the tragic collisions of the USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain in 2017, which resulted in the loss of 17 sailors.
Ongoing Updates
This story is still developing, and the public will be updated as further details emerge.
Source: Taskandpurpose.com