Newly released photographs reveal the aftermath of a collision between the USS Harry S. Truman and a merchant vessel near Egypt in the Mediterranean Sea this week. The incident, which occurred near Port Said, left visible damage to the aircraft carrier's starboard side near the stern, including a significant tear and damage to a pipe running along the hull.

Exterior damage of the USS Harry S. Truman is viewed from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jose Hernandez)

The Navy's Sixth Fleet reported the collision occurred with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M around 11:46 p.m. local time on February 12th. While the incident is under investigation, the Navy has confirmed that the carrier's propulsion systems remain unaffected and there were no injuries or flooding reported.

The collision that the USS Harry S. Truman was involved in on Wednesday, Feb. 12 remains under investigation. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jose Hernandez)

The USS Harry S. Truman is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, a crucial asset for the Navy, providing a wide range of mission capabilities, from maritime security and power projection to crisis response and counter-terrorism. Its embarked air wing offers tactical air power and defense capabilities.

The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier was damaged in a collision with merchant vessel Besiktas-M, Feb. 12, 2025, while operating in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt.  (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cody Beam | U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Nass)