The following video uncovered today shows the Jolly Nero backing into the Port of Genoa control tower, knocking it over.
A statement from the owner of Jolly Nero, Genoa-based Messina Lines, said that company will not being commenting on the ongoing investigation, but firmly added that the vessel was accompanied by two tugs, had a pilot on board, and weather conditions were calm at the time of incident.
gCaptain’s coverage of the incident can be found HERE
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