{"id":4955,"date":"2025-02-18T19:03:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T19:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=4955"},"modified":"2025-02-18T19:03:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T19:03:13","slug":"uss-harry-s-truman-arrives-in-greece-for-repairs-after-collision-near-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=4955","title":{"rendered":"USS Harry S. Truman Arrives In Greece For Repairs After Collision Near Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    USS Harry S. Truman Arrives In Greece For Repairs After Collision Near Egypt<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1-300x157.png?resize=300%2C157&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"USS Harry S. Truman Arrives In Greece For Repairs After Collision Near Egypt\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;margin-right:10px;width:150px; height:150px;float:left;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1864652\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1864652\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1864652\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1.png?resize=1200%2C628&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"USS Harry S. Truman\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USS-Harry-S.-Truman-1-150x79.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1864652\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credits: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>U.S. Navy\u2019s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), arrived at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, on February 15 for emergency repairs after a collision with a merchant vessel near Port Said, Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred on February 12 at about 11:46 p.m. local time when the aircraft carrier collided with the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Besiktas-M, which had just completed its transit through the Suez Canal.<\/p>\n<p>The collision caused major damage to the carrier\u2019s starboard quarter, impacting several spaces, including storage rooms, a maintenance area, line-handling space, and the fantail.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1864653\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1864653\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1864653\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Damaged-aircraft-carrier.png?resize=1200%2C628&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Damaged aircraft carrier\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Damaged-aircraft-carrier.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Damaged-aircraft-carrier-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Damaged-aircraft-carrier-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Damaged-aircraft-carrier-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Damaged-aircraft-carrier-150x79.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1864653\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credits: U.S. Navy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, despite this, the number three aircraft elevator was unaffected and remains fully operational. Fortunately, there was no flooding or injuries aboard the USS Harry S. Truman, and its nuclear reactors were unharmed.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the damage, the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) has been tasked with overseeing the Emergent Repair Availability (ERAV).<\/p>\n<p>The repair is supported by a team that includes structural engineers, naval architects, and other personnel from Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), along with the ship\u2019s crew and local industry partners.<\/p>\n<p>The team will conduct a full assessment of the damage before beginning repairs.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Follow-up pictures showing further damage to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USSHARRYSTRUMAN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@USSHARRYSTRUMAN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Damage is evident to the incinerator exhaust stack and a hull gasp on the starboard quarter. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wShs1f5MQv\">pic.twitter.com\/wShs1f5MQv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sal Mercogliano (WGOW Shipping) <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f6a2.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\ud83d\udea2\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2693.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\u2693\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f42a.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc2a\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f692.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude92\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f3f4-200d-2620-fe0f.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\ud83c\udff4\u200d\u2620\ufe0f\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> (@mercoglianos) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mercoglianos\/status\/1890889094395290087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite the damage, the USS Harry S. Truman remained mission-capable and continued flight operations after the collision. According to Captain Dave Snowden, the carrier\u2019s commanding officer, emergency repairs are necessary to ensure the ship can maintain its scheduled deployment.<\/p>\n<p>The repairs will allow the carrier to continue its operations as planned.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of the incident, the USS Harry S. Truman was returning from combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area, where it had been supporting strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A photo released from one of the crew of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BesiktasM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BesiktasM<\/a> after the collision with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Truman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Truman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It appears that Besiktas M hit the Truman with her starboard bow. Note the mooring line cable spool sheared off and the damage to the forward starboard hatch coaming.<\/p>\n<p>This damage may indicate\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MtXUhg7hSG\">https:\/\/t.co\/MtXUhg7hSG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4I2jCGMrZA\">pic.twitter.com\/4I2jCGMrZA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sal Mercogliano (WGOW Shipping) <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f6a2.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\ud83d\udea2\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2693.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\u2693\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f42a.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc2a\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f692.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude92\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f3f4-200d-2620-fe0f.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\ud83c\udff4\u200d\u2620\ufe0f\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> (@mercoglianos) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mercoglianos\/status\/1890149072402805149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, which includes Carrier Air Wing 1, the USS Gettysburg (CG 64) and three Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers- USS Stout, USS The Sullivans, and USS Jason Dunham- continues to maintain its operational status across various regions.<\/p>\n<p>The collision reminds us of the 2017 collisions of the USS John S. McCain and USS Fitzgerald, in which 17 sailors lost their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Reference: TWZ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    MI News Network<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/shipping-news\/uss-harry-s-truman-arrives-in-greece-for-repairs-after-collision-near-egypt\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=uss-harry-s-truman-arrives-in-greece-for-repairs-after-collision-near-egypt\">Go to marine insight<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USS Harry S. Truman Arrives In Greece For Repairs After Collision Near Egypt Image Credits: Wikipedia U.S. Navy\u2019s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), arrived at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, on February 15 for emergency repairs after a collision with a merchant vessel near Port Said, Egypt. 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