The Navy announced Thursday that the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with a merchant ship in the Mediterranean Sea close to Egypt. A Navy spokesperson stated that there were no injuries or floods reported after the collision.
According to a Navy Cmdr. statement, the collision occurred late Wednesday night in Egypt near Port Said. Timothy Gorman is a spokesperson for 6th Fleet.
Investigations are underway.
CBS News reported that the Truman was approaching Suez Canal as it headed from the Mediterranean Sea into the Red Sea. The official stated that it is not possible to determine which vessel was responsible at this point.
Officials confirmed that the Truman had sustained some damage above waterline. It was not clear whether the Truman would be repaired.
Officials said that the collision did not affect the carrier’s propeller.
According to the 2nd Fleet, the carrier’s strike groups were in the eastern Mediterranean following about two months of combat in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility which included parts of the Middle East.
According to U.S. Fleet Forces Command, the strike group conducted aerial strikes against ISIS on February 1. The carrier docked in Greece last Thursday for a port visit.
