The 52 meter long, 813 dwt cargo vessel Frydholm ran aground off Bergen, Norway. The vessel was proceeding with a load of gravel for Etne when it touch bottom between Kongsoy and Alversund. The cargo vessel sustained damage with two ballast tanks holed and water ingress. Authorities dispatched a lifeboat carrying investigators to the scene. The Frydholm was able to refloat itself and authorities escorted the Frydholm to Bergen. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 76 meter long service supply vessel Princess Marseilles struck the 260 meter long, 6,500 dwt passenger cruise ship Mein Schiff 1 in the port of Bergen, Norway. The Princess Marseilles was attempted to moor by backing into the port, but the vessel suffered a technical fault and the thrusters could not be stopped. The stern of the Princess Marseilles struck into the bow of the Mein Schiff 1. The Mein Schiff 1 sustained minimal damage, but the Princess Marseilles sustained some damage. Passengers reported a big bang and black smoke when the two vessels struck. The Mein Schiff 1 had scratches along its bow around 8 meters above the waterline. No reports of injuries. Reports state the Mein Schiff 1 will depart as planned and there were no delays due to the the collision. The Princess Marseilles was later towed to Jekteviken.
The 108 meter long, 900 dwt passenger ferry Vesteralen allided with the pier at Bergen, Norway. The ferry was approaching the pier at high speed when the it lost power. Unable to slow down, the bow struck the quay resulting in an one meter gash in the hull. The gangway sustained damage releasing some 3,000 litres of hydraulic oil released into the sea. No reports of injuries to the 84 passengers and 41 crew on board. The local fire brigade deployed containment booms. Reports state visibility was poor due to the thick fog in the area.
