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Day: February 23, 2017

Ro North

Ro North

Ro North
Photo: nrk.no

The 82 meter long fishing vessel Ro North ran aground off Roan in  South-Trøndelag, Norway. The Ro North had suffered engine failure and went adrift in a strong breeze.  The fish carrier was pushed by the wind up onto a nearby reef.

The crew of the Ro North were able to restart the engine, but need assistance in order to refloat the vessel.  They requested assistance with the nearby vessel Aqua Power responding.  When the Aqua Power arrived, the Ro North launched its tender to pass a towline over. The Aqua Power was able then to pull the Ro North off the reef.

Ro North
Photo: fosna-folket.no

One crewman of the Ro North sustained an injury during the salvage operation. He had been injured when a hawser line snapped and suffered several fractures. Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene and airlifted the injured crewman safely off the Ro North. He was later taken to hospital for treatment.

The Ro North proceeded to Bessaker where it will be inspected for damage. No reports of pollution released.

Tide Carrier Update

Tide Carrier Update

Tide Carrier
Photo: twitter

The barge carrier Tide Carrier was taken under tow today headed for Tysvær. Reports state the tugs were proceeding at  a speed of about four knots.  Estimates place the cost of keeping the Tide Carrier from running ashore around $500,000 USD.

News reports state the Norwegian shipping authority had found several problems on the Tide Carrier while it was in port last week at Høylandsbygd in Kvinnherad. The problems were significant enough that the vessel should have been detained in port until repairs were completed. No reports if any repairs were completed before the Tide Carrier left port. Inspectors will examine the vessel and determine if any further action will be taken.