Mein Schiff 3 Collision in Bremerhaven: What Happened?
On October 25, 2026, the TUI cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 was involved in a major collision in the port of Bremerhaven, Germany, impacting two container ships—including MSC Victorine—shortly after departing on a planned 20-night voyage. In this breakdown we examine the incident, the severe damage sustained, and the navigational factors involved. Key Topics Covered in This Video: 🚢Incident Overview: What occurred as Mein Schiff 3 departed Bremerhaven with over 2,700 passengers and 1,000 crew aboard. 🚢Damage Assessment: An analysis of the starboard side impact, destruction of key lifeboats, and regulatory reasons why the voyage was immediately canceled. 🚢Vessel Tracking & Route: A step-by-step look at the AIS data showing the cruise ship's maneuvers and proximity to MSC Victorine and MSC Anne F. 🚢Tug Operations & Environmental Factors: The role of the assisting tugs (Fairplay 82 and Fairplay 91), bollard pull capabilities, and river currents during departure. 🚢Maritime Regulations & Next Steps: Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) implications regarding lost lifesaving appliances and upcoming accident investigations. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Bluesky: @mercoglianos.bsky.social Facebook: @wgowshipping Email: mercoglianosal@gmail.com Marine Traffic www.marinetraffic.com 25.10.2026 Kollision in Bremerhaven: Mein Schiff 3 rammt das Containerschiff MSC Victorine. https://youtu.be/DqZL74uDS50?si=iqPqGRqTonWsOecJ Mein Schiff 3 Collision in Bremerhaven https://youtu.be/hP4LM2sqcBQ?si=seNuJuH6d_p2iBwP