Police investigate captain after Bremerhaven collision
By The BriefBrief
German police opened proceedings over a possible administrative offense against the captain of the Mein Schiff 3 after the cruise ship collided with two container ships in Bremerhaven. Police said the inquiry will establish whether the captain breached his duty of care. The collision caused millions of euros in damage and canceled a 20-day Canary Islands cruise; further voyages could be affected.
WHO:German police
WHAT:German police opened proceedings against the Mein Schiff 3 captain over a possible administrative offense after a collision with two container ships.
WHEN:Oct 25, 2026
WHERE:Bremerhaven, Germany
WHY:Police opened the proceedings to establish whether the captain breached his duty of care.
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