Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) collided with merchant ship Besikutas M late Monday night near Egypt while operating in the Mediterranean, officials said.
The incident occurred on February 12th around 11:46pm local time. The Navy reported that Truman was not injured or flooded. The ship’s propulsion plants remain stable and fully operational, According to In a press release. A collision investigation is underway and will release details if available.
Just a day ago, a US Navy fighter jet hit the port of San Diego. 2 seating EA-18 Growler plunged into the water during a touch-and-go landing attempt on Wednesday morning, CBS News It has been reported. The aircraft was taking part in the Bamboo Eagle Integrated Training Exercises.
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According to the Coast Guard, both pilots were safely discharged and rescued within a minute by nearby fishing boats.
“Their fast actions made all the difference,” a Coast Guard spokesperson said according to the outlet. The pilot has been reported to be in good condition and is under medical observation 24 hours a day as a precaution. (Related: US Navy shoots down its fighter planes with guided missiles and forces pilots to discharge it into the Red Sea)
The Navy is urging the public to secure the accident site and report sightings of wreckage to help with recovery. Investigators are investigating the cause, focusing on the operation that runs before crashing, the outlet reported.
Kitajima Airfield was temporarily closed after the incident, but is expected to resume as the Bamboo Eagle movement continues. According to the outlet, the Navy reiterated its commitment to safety as the investigation progressed. Flight operations on the EA-18 Growler remain the change with no further investigation pending.