Captain Investigated After Cruise Ship Hits Two Container Ships In Bremerhaven

German police are investigating the captain of TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 3 after the cruise ship hit two container ships while leaving Bremerhaven on October 25.

The collision caused damage estimated at several million euros and led to the cancellation of a 20-night cruise to the Canary Islands. No one was injured.

The cruise ship was leaving the German port with help from tugboats when a strong gust of wind pushed it into the two container ships, police said. The vessel returned to the terminal, where checks showed that it needed repairs at a shipyard.

Police have opened proceedings over a possible administrative offence to determine whether the captain failed to meet his duty of care. The investigation is still ongoing.

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