BALTIC JONGLEUR

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Negligence caused oil spill

On Jan 29, 2016, a substantial amount of oil leaked overboard from the "Jongleur" in Porto Vesme, Sardinia. Anemergency anti pollution plan has been activated, and the vessel was surrounded by booms. The authorities suspect crew negligence, an investigation was under way. The ship had arrived in port on Jan 28 in order to load a cargo of lead ingots.

Bridge allision in Gothenburg

Enroute from Seaham to Otterbacken the "Jongleur" struck the Götaälv-Bridge in Gothenburg on May 3, 2015, around midnight. The mast of the vessel struck the bottom of the building and damaged it. The bridge had to be closed for passing ships and vehicle traffic after the allision for investigations. It is opened 3-4 times a day in the average. After no structural damages were found, the bridge was reopened around 6 p.m. The "Jongleur" which had suffered a dented mast continued her voyage and reached Otterbacken at 4 p.m. Swedish report with photos: http://www.gp.se/nyheter/goteborg/1.2704266-gotaalvbron-pakord-i-natt