The USS Harry S. Truman, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M on Wednesday night in the Mediterranean Sea, near Port Said, Egypt. The incident occurred at approximately 11:46 p.m. local time, according to a statement by the U.S. Navy.

Cmdr. Timothy Gorman, a spokesperson for the Sixth Fleet, confirmed there were no reported injuries or flooding aboard the Truman, and its propulsion system remains "safe and stable." The incident is currently under investigation.

The collision involved a significant interaction between two large vessels; the USS Harry S. Truman, weighing 100,000 tons, and the 53,000-ton merchant ship Besiktas-M, registered under Panama. Although initial reports stated no serious damage, a Navy official mentioned that there might be some damage above the waterline that nonetheless did not affect the ship's operational capabilities.

The aircraft carrier had recently concluded a port visit in Greece and was navigating towards the Suez Canal following its operations in the Red Sea since mid-December, part of a mission to secure shipping lanes against threats from Houthi rebels based in Yemen.

Such collisions involving Navy vessels are uncommon, particularly for aircraft carriers. The latest noted incident was several years ago, and officials are eager to learn more details about this recent occurrence as the investigation continues. More information will be disseminated as it becomes available, as per the Navy's assurance.

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