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Fisktrans

Fisktrans

Fisktrans

On January 25, the 57 meter long fish carrier Fisktrans ran aground and sank near Bodo, Norway.  In stormy seas the Fisktrans had become disabled and went adrift. The fish carrier had its steering system fail and the crew tried in vain make repairs.  Authorities were alerted dispatching a rescue boat and helicopter to the scene.

With strong winds pushing the vessel quickly towards nearby shallow water, the crew dropped the anchor hoping to keep the Fisktrans off the rocks.  The crew hoped the anchor would hold and the vessel would ride out the storm, but the fish carrier had struck bottom. The stern of the Fisktrans had been damaged allowing water ingress.

A Sea King helicopter arrived on scene along with the fishing vessel Gularøy. The helicopter was unable to hoist the crew off the aft deck of Fisktrans as conditions were too rough. Instead, the crew of six had to jump into the sea one by one and then lifted to safety. No reports of injuries.

Fisktrans
Photo: nrk.no

Reports state the vessel sank afterwards by the stern. Authorities will determine if the fish carrier can be salvaged.

Lodingen

Lodingen

LODINGEN

The 93 meter long, 650 dwt ro-ro ferry Lodingen went aground at Bodø, Norway.  The ferry had suffered a technical fault with it’s engine when it was approaching the pier.   The crew steered the vessel towards a beach area where the vessel was intentionally grounded rather than strike the pier.   No reports of injuries to the crew or 55 passengers on board.   Reports state the ferry has had prior breakdowns this year.   In June, the ferry suffered engine failure leaving from Bodø and remained adrift for an hour before the crew was able to get the engine back up and running.  No further details reported.

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Sunmore Disabled

Sunmore Disabled

The 80 meter long, 2000 dwt freighter Sunmore became disabled off Bodo, Norway.  The freighter had suffered engine failure and began to drift towards shore.   The vessel contacted authorities who dispatched a rescue boat to the scene.  The rescue boat took the Sunmore under tow and proceeded safely to Bodo.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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