Mein Schiff 3 cruise ship collides with two container vessels during storm
What happened
According to headlines from The Independent, Daily Star and International Business Times UK, the TUI cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 crashed into two container vessels. The Daily Star reports passengers heard a 'deafening bang' and lifeboats were crushed.
When it started
The sources do not give a specific date or time for the collision. This explainer was started on 28 October 2026, when the topic began trending.
How it spread
According to International Business Times UK, a gust of wind sent the 3,300-passenger liner into the two ships. The sources describe the collision as happening during a storm, and the captain is reported to be under investigation.
Why it matters
Reports say the captain is under investigation, but the cause and any findings have not been confirmed. Information on injuries, damage and the investigation's outcome is not given in the sources provided.
Sources
- The Independent: Tui cruise ship crashes into container vessels during storm
- Daily Star: TUI cruise passengers hear 'deafening bang' as ship crashes and lifeboats crushed
- International Business Times UK: Mein Schiff Cruise Ship Captain Under Investigation After Gust of Wind Sends 3,300-Passenger Liner Crashing Into Two Ships