Overview
- U.S. Southern Command said USS Truxtun and USNS Supply made contact Wednesday during an at-sea resupply, injuring two personnel who are in stable condition.
- Both vessels remain operational and continue to sail, according to the command, with no further difficulties reported.
- The collision happened during a parallel underway replenishment in which ships transit in close proximity to transfer fuel and supplies.
- Truxtun recently rejoined a roughly dozen-ship Caribbean force, including USS Gerald R. Ford, after an emergent repair in Norfolk, a Navy official said.
- No cause has been announced; The Wall Street Journal first reported the incident, which coincides with U.S. counter-narcotics and maritime security operations in the region.