moonkissedmusic.com– On February 12, 2025, at approximately 11:46 p.m. local time, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with the Panamanian-flagged merchant vessel Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea. Both ships were in motion at the time of the incident. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or flooding aboard the Truman, and its propulsion systems remained unaffected. The Besiktas-M also reported no injuries among its crew.

The Truman, based in Norfolk, Virginia, had been deployed since September 2024 to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. Prior to the collision, it had completed a port call in Souda Bay, Greece. The incident is currently under investigation by the U.S. Navy to determine the cause and assess any potential damage.

This event adds to a series of recent naval incidents, raising concerns about operational safety and protocols. Notably, on the same day as the Truman collision, a U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growler jet crashed into San Diego Bay after its pilots ejected safely. Additionally, two weeks prior, a midair collision in Washington, D.C., resulted in 67 fatalities. These occurrences have prompted discussions about the need for enhanced training and safety measures within the Navy.