Maritime Accident Report — October 26, 2026: Cruise Ship Mein Schiff 3 Strikes Container Ship at Bremerhaven

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Cruise Ship Mein Schiff 3 Strikes Container Ship MSC Victorine in Bremerhaven Storm

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the cruise ship Mein Schiff 3, departing Bremerhaven, Germany for the Canary Islands with roughly 2,400 passengers and 900 crew, was pushed by strong storm winds into the docked container ship MSC Victorine. Reports describe a gash of about 10 meters above the waterline on the container ship, damaged container stacks, and several lifeboats or tenders destroyed on the cruise ship. No injuries were reported; the cruise was canceled and police are investigating, including whether a pilot was aboard and whether port operations should have been suspended in the high winds.

Source: The Maritime Executive

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