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Ålesund Collision

Ålesund Collision

Bjørn Martin
Photo: rbnett.no

On February 12, the 11 meter long fishing vessel Bjørn Martin (MMSI: 257038310) collided with the fishing vessel Nordsö in the Norwegian Sea some 22 nautical miles northwest of Ålesund, Norway. The two vessels collided nearly head-on with the Bjørn Martin sustained damage to its wheelhouse and mast while the Nordsö sustained only scratches to its bow.

Nordsö
Photo: rbnett.no

Authorities received a distress call and deployed a rescue helicopter and a lifeboat to the vessels. Neither vessel needed assistance and rescuers returned to port. No reports of injuries and no pollution released.

Vågøy

Vågøy

Vågøy
Photo: smp.no

The fishing vessel Vågøy ran aground near Lepsøya in Ålesund, Norway.  The Vågøy sustained no damage or water ingress, but the trawler was unable to free itself. The Vågøy requested assistance and the NSSR sent out a lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat along with the 54 meter long offshore supply vessel BB Lifter pulled the Vågøy free.  The Vågøy was taken under tow back to port. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Vågøy
Photo: smp.no
Storvig

Storvig

Storvig
Photo: twitter

On April 15, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Storvig became disabled off Ålesund, Norway. The Storvig had lost power and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the NSSR dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat took the Storvig under tow and proceeded to Måløy.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.