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Rescue off Austevoll

Rescue off Austevoll

Bjarne Kyrkjebø
Photo: NSSR

On the evening of July 20, the 13 meter long NSSR rescue boat Bjarne Kyrkjebø (MMSI: 258150500) was dispatched to assist a vessel in distress off Austevoll, Norway. The vessel (name was not disclosed) had sent out a distress call that it had suffered water ingress and needed assistance.  The two crew onboard were later rescued with no injuries. The Bjarne Kyrkjebø assisted in dewatering the vessel with pumps. The vessel was later towed to shore. No reports of damage or pollution released.

Trondheim

Trondheim

Trondheim
Photo: bt.no

The 97 meter long ro-ro ferry Trondheim became disabled in the Kors Fjord, Norway. The Trondheim was en route to Hufthamar from Krokeide with 48 passengers when the main engine stalled. The crew were unable to restart the engine and the vessel began to drift towards shore.  The Trondheim requested assistance with authorities dispatching the Coast Guard vessel Ålesund along with the NSSR lifeboat KG Jepsen.  Both vessels arrived on scene and the Trondheim was taken under tow.  The vessels were able to proceed at a slow pace, but arrived in port safely. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Rockall

Rockall

Rockall
Photo: ba.no

The 57 meter long fishing vessel Rockall allided with the Storholm Bridge at Austevoll, Norway.  The trawler attempted to pass under the bridge when its mast struck the bridge.   The bridge was undamaged, but the mast broke damaging the vessel’s radar and antennas.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the accident was caused by an outdated chart.

 

 

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