The USS Harry S. Truman, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, collided with a merchant vessel near Egypt late Wednesday, the US Navy announced.
The incident occurred in the vicinity of Port Said at approximately 11:46 p.m. local time (2146GMT) in the Mediterranean Sea.
While the extent of the damage is still under investigation, the US Navy confirmed that there were no reports of flooding or injuries to personnel aboard the aircraft carrier.
The collision highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance and adhering to strict safety protocols in busy shipping lanes.
The US Navy is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the collision and prevent similar incidents in the future.”