On the morning of January 9, the fishing vessel VA 23 K sank in Kristiansandsfjord north of Grønningen Lighthouse, Norway. The fishing vessel had sprung a leak in the engine compartment which couldn’t be controlled. The VA 23 K  requested assistance with the local fire brigade dispatching a fire boat to the scene.  Attempts by the fire boat to de-water the fishing vessel failed and the VA 23 K sank.  No reports of injuries.