The Mediterranean Sea – February 15, 2025: The U.S. Navy announced in an official statement on Thursday that the aircraft carrier “Harry S. Truman” collided with the commercial vessel “MV Beşiktaş-M” in the Mediterranean Sea, near the shores of Port Said, Egypt.

The spokesperson for the U.S. Sixth Fleet, Tim Gorman, confirmed that the carrier did not sustain significant damage, and there were no reported injuries or water leaks inside it, noting that the propulsion engines were unaffected by the incident. He added that an investigation has been opened to determine the causes of the collision, with no additional information available at this time.

Context of the Incident

This incident comes weeks after “Harry S. Truman” was present in the Red Sea, where it was participating in naval missions related to securing navigation in the area. The Yemeni Houthi group had previously announced targeting the carrier in the Red Sea, but the U.S. Navy did not confirm those claims.

What do we know about “Harry S. Truman”?

“Harry S. Truman” is considered one of the most powerful U.S. aircraft carriers, operating in various regions around the world as part of maritime security missions and supporting U.S. military operations.

Developments in the investigation will determine the impact of the incident on U.S. military operations in the region.