Cruise ship collision in Bremerhaven cancels Canary Islands voyage

Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships while leaving Bremerhaven on October 25. No injuries were reported, but the collision damaged the vessels and led to cancellation of the planned cruise; German police are investigating the captain over a possible administrative offense.

• The Mein Schiff 3 collided with two moored container ships while leaving Bremerhaven on Sunday evening; police said a gust of wind pushed it toward them as tugboats assisted its departure.· 2 sources
• The ship had 2,428 passengers and 922 crew aboard. No injuries were reported, and police said none of the vessels took on water.· 2 sources
• The cruise ship and container vessels were damaged. Technical experts said the liner needed shipyard repairs, and TUI Cruises cancelled its planned 20-day Canary Islands voyage.· 2 sources
• Police opened proceedings to determine whether the captain breached a duty of care, but have not specified the suspected lapse. It was unclear whether other planned voyages would proceed.· 1 source