Cruise ship collides with cargo vessel during storm in Bremerhaven
A cruise ship, Mein Schiff 3, collided with a cargo ship while trying to leave Bremerhaven in stormy conditions, leaving it unable to depart. The collision damaged the cargo ship, and German water police are investigating how it happened.
Tugboats were assisting the cruise ship as strong winds hindered its progress; a passenger’s relative said it had stalled near the quay before the crash about 10 minutes later. No injuries were reported. The operator said 2,428 passengers and 922 crew were aboard, and passengers remained on the ship, which was due to begin a 20-day Canary Islands trip. Storm Manja was bringing possible wind peaks of 100 km/h inland and gusts of around 110 km/h on the North Sea coast.
In short
- Mein Schiff 3 struck a cargo ship while leaving Bremerhaven.
- The cargo ship’s hull was reportedly damaged.
- No injuries were reported; police are investigating.
Explained simply
Bremerhaven is a major port in northern Germany, where ships pass between the River Weser and the North Sea. Cruise ships leaving port may be helped by tugboats, which tow or guide larger vessels through tight or difficult waters.
Mein Schiff 3 is a cruise ship operated by TUI Cruises, while the other vessel involved was a cargo ship. Strong winds can make ships harder to steer and control, so port authorities and water police oversee movements and investigate collisions to establish how they happened.
The incident matters because cruise ships carry thousands of passengers and crew, and a collision can damage vessels or disrupt journeys. The German water police investigate what led to the contact between the ships.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Moment passengers scream as out-of-control cruise liner slams into cargo ship during storm in Germany”.