P&O Britannia crashes into oil tanker amid Mallorca storm

Amid a fierce storm on the morning of Sunday, August 27th, the cruise ship Britannia, operated by P&O Cruises from Southampton, Hampshire, experienced a maritime incident while docked in Palma, Mallorca. Due to adverse weather conditions, the ship broke free from her moorings, resulting in a collision with a nearby freight ship. Passengers aboard recounted the storm’s events, explaining that tugboats pushed the vessel toward the shore while they remained confined to their cabins. Minor damage was reported on the cruise ship, primarily on deck 5. Despite the chaos, the ship’s captain kept passengers informed about the situation. Visual evidence of the incident, captured by passengers, served as a tangible record of the encounter. The storm disrupted an ongoing emergency drill, leading to the ship detaching from the dockside moorings. This resulted in damage to tethering lines, water hoses, and the walkway. #britannia #cruiseship #pocruises #mallorca #balearic #cruiseship #pandocruises #cruise #cruisenews #accident #cruiselife #cruise