USS Harry S. Truman Collides with Cargo Ship Besiktas-M Near Egypt
Big news coming from the Mediterranean—one of the U.S. Navy’s most powerful aircraft carriers, the USS Harry S. Truman , has been involved in a collision with a merchant vessel near Port Said, Egypt . The incident happened late on February 12, at approximately 11:46 p.m. local time , according to an official statement from the U.S. Navy's Sixth Fleet. The merchant ship involved in the crash has been identified as the Besiktas-M , a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel.
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Now, let’s break this down. The USS Harry S. Truman is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, a massive warship that weighs around 100,000 tons and is powered by two nuclear reactors. On the other hand, the Besiktas-M is a 53,000-ton merchant vessel. That’s two massive ships coming into unexpected contact in one of the busiest waterways in the world.
The good news? There were no injuries or flooding reported aboard the USS Harry S. Truman. The Navy has confirmed that the ship’s propulsion system is fully operational and that the carrier remains in a safe and stable condition . That means the ship is still fully functional and can continue its mission.
At the moment, the cause of the collision is still under investigation . It’s unclear what led to the accident—whether it was a navigational error, miscommunication, or unexpected circumstances in the crowded Mediterranean waters. The USS Harry S. Truman had recently completed a port call in Souda Bay, Greece , before the incident occurred.
For context, the USS Harry S. Truman has been actively operating in the region, providing maritime security, crisis response, and power projection . Its embarked air wing allows it to conduct tactical air missions over land and sea, making it a critical asset for U.S. military operations.
This isn’t the first time a major U.S. naval vessel has had an incident in recent years, but thankfully, this time, there was no serious damage or injuries . The Navy will likely release further details after a full investigation.
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