The 50 meter long dredger Tinganes went aground near Molde, Norway.  The dredger was underway with the master at the helm when he fell asleep.  The vessel continued until it ran onto the beach high and dry.  No reports of injuries to the four crew on board.   The  crew was able to refloat the vessel and continued to Vestnesstraumen where the hull to be inspected by divers.  No reports of pollution being released.  Reports state alcohol was not a factor in the grounding.