Topic: Jolly Nero collides with Genoa VTS. Deaths reported (Read 1402 times)

danny · « **on:** May 08, 2013, 14:48:16 »

At approximately 21:00 GMT on the 7/5/2013 the 240 metre 46,000 tonne Jolly Nero collided with the Genoa port VTS - demolishing it.

The Jolly Nero was departing the port under her own power (with the tug GENJUA escorting) when she performed a sharp port turn, crashing into the VTS tower with her bow.

The vessel's captain reported that he "lost both main engines" and "lost control of the ship".

At-least 6 people have been reported deceased - they are thought to have been trapped in a lift when the tower collapsed. 7 people have been injured.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22444421

http://www.lemonde.fr/europe/article/2013/05/08/un-grave-accident-fait-au-moins-3-morts-dans-le-port-de-genes_3173304_3214.html

VTS track of the Jolly Nero and tug, showing the port turn and collision

Dannypenguin · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2013, 15:51:15 »

I saw a report on the news but it didn't show that picture. A lot more damage than I first thought... $:-\$

clanky · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2013, 16:20:33 »

Saw this earlier, I guess it will take a while to find out what happened and whether or not anything can be done to stop it happening again.

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