SOUDA BAY, Greece (WAVY) — After a collision in the Mediterranean Sea, the Norfolk-based USS Harry S. Truman has arrived at U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay in Greece on Sunday, Feb. 16 for repairs.

The collision on Feb. 12, involving the Nimitz-class aircraft, resulted in damage to the outside wall of two storage rooms and a maintenance space. More damage was assessed to the line handling space, the fantail and the platform above one of the storage spaces. Initial reports stated that the ship collided with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M while operating in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt.

“While the ship is fully mission capable and the ship conducted flight operations following the collision, pulling into port for emergent repairs will enable the ship to continue deployment as scheduled,” said Capt. Dave Snowden, Harry S. Truman’s commanding officer.

The assessment team of structural engineers, naval architects and personnel from Norfolk Naval Shipyard and the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center will assist in repairs.

“The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) units remain operational across geographic regions in support of their component commanders,” said Rear Adm. Sean Bailey, commander of HSTCSG. “Our mission has not changed and we remain committed to responding to any challenge in this dynamic and global security environment.”