The U.S.S. Harry S. Truman collided with a commercial ship off Egypt, raising questions about naval safety protocols and sparking renewed scrutiny of military operations in the region.
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Involved in Collision Near Egypt's Port Said
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Involved in Collision Near Egypt's Port Said
Tensions escalate as U.S. Carrier Harry S. Truman collides with merchant vessel amidst ongoing Middle Eastern operations.
The U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman, experienced a collision with a Panamanian-flagged merchant vessel near Port Said, Egypt, during late Wednesday night, according to recent reports from Navy officials. The incident occurred as the carrier was returning from airstrike operations against Houthi militants in Yemen, who have continued to pose threats to civilian maritime activities.
Fortunately, Navy officials confirmed that there were no injuries on board the carrier and that its propulsion systems remained intact, thanks to the dual nuclear reactors that power it. Investigations into the incident are already underway to assess the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The merchant vessel involved in the collision, the Besiktas-M, was en route from Aqaba, Jordan, to the Romanian port of Constanta when the accident happened. There were no reported injuries among its crew either, according to tracking services.
This collision serves as a stark reminder to the Navy, coming on the heels of a previous string of accidents back in 2017. Those incidents resulted in the loss of 17 sailors and prompted serious evaluations of operational protocols. The Navy had instituted a safety stand-down in response to those accidents, as well as significant personnel changes.
This latest incident has rekindled conversations regarding the challenges and safety protocols governing Navy operations, especially amidst heightened military activity in the region.
Fortunately, Navy officials confirmed that there were no injuries on board the carrier and that its propulsion systems remained intact, thanks to the dual nuclear reactors that power it. Investigations into the incident are already underway to assess the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The merchant vessel involved in the collision, the Besiktas-M, was en route from Aqaba, Jordan, to the Romanian port of Constanta when the accident happened. There were no reported injuries among its crew either, according to tracking services.
This collision serves as a stark reminder to the Navy, coming on the heels of a previous string of accidents back in 2017. Those incidents resulted in the loss of 17 sailors and prompted serious evaluations of operational protocols. The Navy had instituted a safety stand-down in response to those accidents, as well as significant personnel changes.
This latest incident has rekindled conversations regarding the challenges and safety protocols governing Navy operations, especially amidst heightened military activity in the region.
