The US Navy announced in a message that the ship's collision with the Besiktas-M ship took place on Wednesday before midnight near the Egyptian city of Port Said.
“The collision did not threaten (aircraft carrier) Harry S. Truman, there are no reports of leaks or wounded. (Accident) did not affect the power gyms whose condition is safe and stable” – it was written. “The investigation is underway” – added.
Reuters emphasizes that collisions with the participation of American Navy ships are very rare. In 2017, two such units participated in collisions in the Asia-Pacific region. Accidents in which 17 sailors died raised doubts as to the quality of training and led to the removal of several officers from the positions.
Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, who entered service in 1998, has 333 meters long and with 5,000 The crew members resemble “city on the water”. 90 aircraft (18,200 square meters) on board with an area of 4.5, said Reuters.
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