Cruise liner 'considerably damaged' in crash with container ships

27 Oct 2026 • 10:26 PM MYT
The Independent
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Cruise liner 'considerably damaged' in crash with container ships

  • A Tui cruise ship suffered “considerable damage” after colliding with two container ships while departing Bremerhaven in Germany.
  • A strong gust of wind caught the Mein Schiff 3 on 25 October, causing it to drift into the moored vessels, including the MSC Victorine.
  • The collision tore open several metres of Mein Schiff 3’s port side and damaged the lifeboats, cranes, and hull.
  • Bremen Police confirmed that no passengers or crew members were injured during the incident.
  • Maritime safety authorities have issued a sailing ban for all three vessels, forcing the cancellation of the scheduled 20-night Canary Islands cruise.

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