The 68 meter long fishing vessel Morten Einar became disabled near Øksnes, Norway. The Morten Einar had its propeller fouled by a net. The crew requested assistance with the NSSR dispatching a lifeboat from Myre to the scene. The lifeboat took the Morten Einar under tow and proceeded back to Myre. Both vessels safely reached harbour the next day. There divers were able to clear the propeller a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 68 meter long, 2818 dwt freighter Torvang suffered damage while en route to Kristiansund from Sunndalsøra. The freighter arrived in Kristiansund. when the crew discovered the vessel had suffered water ingress in the cargo hold. A small gash was found on the starboard bow just below the waterline. The crew requested assistance from the local fire brigade who brought dewatering pumps and divers to the scene. The divers were able to patch the hole while the pumps cleared the hold of water. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
