Overview
- TUI Cruises confirmed that Mein Schiff 3 struck a moored container ship while leaving Bremerhaven, with no injuries reported among passengers or crew.
- On Sunday, October 25, sudden storm gusts pushed the vessel during departure and the ship was brought back to the Columbuskaje with tug assistance for inspection.
- Multiple lifeboats and tender boats mounted on the ship's exterior were heavily damaged or partly destroyed, making lifesaving equipment immediately unusable.
- Port authorities and marine surveyors are now inspecting the hull and damaged equipment, and regulators must clear repaired lifesaving appliances before departure.
- The scheduled 20‑day voyage to the Canary Islands is suspended for now, and passengers have been informed that further travel or temporary disembarkation will depend on repair time and official reapproval.