COLLISION: USS Truxtun & USNS Supply Collide in the Caribbean, Feb 11, 2026 | Two Videos
On February 11, 2026, the guided‑missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG‑103) collided with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T‑AOE‑6) in the Caribbean Sea. The incident occurred during an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation, a complex maneuver that transfers fuel, ammunition, and supplies between moving vessels. Video analysis released by maritime commentator Mercoglianos breaks down two separate recordings, examines the UNREP process, and speculates on possible causes such as miscommunication or equipment failure. No official casualty figures have been disclosed, and operational security statements limit further detail.
What the Ship (Ep138) | Tanker Seizures | Russia Oil | Panama | Net Zero | Containers
The February 9, 2026 episode of What the Ship highlighted five critical maritime developments. First, the United States and allied coast guards intensified sanctions enforcement, seizing a seventh shadow‑fleet tanker and detaining vessels linked to Venezuela and Iran. Second, Russia’s...