The Mein Schiff 3 collided with a cargo ship while leaving Bremerhaven in stormy conditions on Sunday evening on its way to Spain.
Videos posted to social media showed the ship receiving significant damage, with multiple lifeboats destroyed as the TUI Cruises ship essentially side-swiped a cargo ship that appeared to be at its berth.
A number of tugboats were assisting the vessel while leaving port, but could not compensate for what appeared to be very strong winds.
“According to our current information, there are no injuries. We will provide further information as soon as reliable findings are available,” TUI Cruises said in a statement provided to media.
