Cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collides with container ships in Bremerhaven

On the evening of Sunday, October 25, 2026, a serious maritime accident occurred at the port of Bremerhaven, Germany. The TUI Cruises vessel Mein Schiff 3, carrying 3,350 passengers and crew, collided with two moored container ships while departing for a voyage to the Canary Islands. According to German police, the incident was caused by a strong gust of wind that pushed the cruise ship off course despite the assistance of tugboats.

The collision resulted in significant material damage to the involved vessels. While one container ship sustained minor damage, the second ship and the cruise ship itself suffered extensive structural impairment, with reports indicating that the left side of the larger container vessel was torn over a significant length. No injuries were reported among those on board.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the accident, as the vessel was nearly at full capacity when the incident occurred. Current assessments focus on the extent of the hull damage to determine if the cruise ship remains seaworthy for its planned route to the Canary Islands.