The 52 meter long, 750 dwt freighter Scan Trans became disabled off the island of Hitra, Norway.   The Scan trans had damaged its rudder and was unable to drop anchor.  The Scan Trans was assisted by the fishing vessel Smaragd before a NSSR lifeboat took the vessel under tow.   The vessels proceeded to Hestvika where the Scan Trans safely moored.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.