The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) has arrived at U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, to conduct an Emergent Repair Availability (ERAV) following a recent collision, according to a press release.
Damage assessments revealed that the starboard quarter of the ship was impacted, including the exterior walls of two storage areas, a maintenance space, and parts of a line handling space and fantail. “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 Captain Dave Snowden, Harry S. Truman’s commanding officer.
The Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) will oversee all pier-side repairs, assisted by structural engineers, naval architects, and personnel from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, alongside local industry partners.
Vice Admiral J. T. Anderson, commander of U.S. Sixth Fleet, underscored the strategic value of quickly mobilising repair resources in theatre, stating:
“The Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center’s ability to mobilise resources within and outside the theater to conduct repairs underscores the warfighting capability of the world’s most powerful Navy.”
These emergent repair periods are part of routine operational planning for ships on deployment. “Our mission has not changed and we remain committed to responding to any challenge in this dynamic and global security environment,” said Rear Admiral Sean Bailey, commander of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG).
The strike group consists of the Harry S. Truman, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 28, and supporting guided-missile cruisers and destroyers. According to the statement, maintenance activities conducted in allied ports like Souda Bay reflect the U.S. Navy’s operational flexibility and strengthen relationships with partner nations.
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I like pretty pictures……. can’t you change it should the image you use with stories isn’t obscured with the title, date and Author?
Right click the top half of the image and select open image in a new tab.
Why do you seem so paranoid ? This article contains true, verified information. I know that upsets your masters, but sometimes the truth is ugly and your nation is not immortal or invincible !
Or just click on it,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Somebody is going to lose their job.
So the damage had nothing to do with Houthis and the attacks on the Red Sea? OK lol
We already knew that? It was a collision in the Med