Hagland Chief
Photos of the freighter Hagland Chief being towed to a shipyard for repairs. The Hagland Chief went aground near Søgne, Norway in April suffering hull damage to its bow. View more photos at scannernet.nl
Vestervåg
The 50 foot long fishing vessel Vestervåg suffered a fire while in the Stavfjord near Florø, Norway. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room. The three crew requested assistance with the ferry Oyservice and tanker Bergen Star. The ferry transported the fire brigade from Flora to the Vestervåg. The fire brigade was able the extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Oyservice took the Vestervåg under tow back to Florø.
Schaumburg
The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Schaumburg was damaged on the Weser River while exiting the lock at Landesbergen, Germany. The Schaumburg loaded with gravel was proceeding out of the gate at slow speed when the gates were closed. The vessel’s bow became wedged between the gates causing hull damage estimated around 30000 Euros. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
