The guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun collided with the logistics support ship USNS Supply during a high-sea refueling operation in the Caribbean, US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) confirmed.
The accident occurred while the vessels were sailing side by side to transfer fuel and supplies, a procedure known as refueling in progress (UNREP). Two sailors suffered minor injuries and remain in stable condition.
Despite the collision, both vessels remained operational and continued sailing safely. So far, no details have been released about the extent of the structural damage. The case is under investigation to clarify the circumstances of the incident, which occurred during a maneuver considered routine, but technically complex.
Replenishment at sea is a strategic capability of the United States Navy, allowing warships to receive fuel, ammunition and supplies without needing to dock at allied ports. This practice expands the reach of naval operations and reduces disruptions to long-duration missions. However, the Navy itself recognizes that the proximity between vessels, weather factors and possible human error make this type of operation inherently risky.
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The Truxtun had recently left its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, for a scheduled mission, after completing, in October 2025, a deployment that included European and Middle Eastern waters. It is not yet clear whether the collision will have additional impacts on the destroyer’s current mission.
Source: UK Defence Journal / The War Zone | Photo: X @MichaelBonet8 | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) Supply-class fast combat support ship and USS Truxtun (DDG-103) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer @ Muelle de Ponce after collision 7:25am 2/13/2026. @r4streando @sipjack1776 @tom_bike @WarshipCam @vcdgf555 pic.twitter.com/fnaYBSIO2X
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Clear footage shows the collision between USS Truxtun and USNS Supply. pic.twitter.com/eOGw688UdV
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