The 62 meter long fishing vessel Kapitan Gromtsev became disabled off Malangsgrunnen, Norway. The trawler had suffered engine failure and went adrift. Authorities dispatched the patrol boat Harstad to the scene.
The Harstad took the Kapitan Gromtsev under tow and headed towards Tromsø. Later, a tug from Tromsø took over the tow and proceeded to berth at Tromsø. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On February 28, the 36 meter long fishing vessel Tunfisk became disabled in the Borgundfjord near Ålesund in Sunnmøre, Norway. The Tunfisk had its propeller fouled and went adrift in the fjord. The crew requested assistance with a NSSR lifeboat responding.
The lifeboat Dagfinn Paust arrived on scene and took the Tunfisk under tow. The two vessels proceeded to Andenes and arrived safely in port the following day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On February 26, the 61 meter long, 945 dwt cargo vessel Bulk Viking became disabled disabled off Offersøy, Norway. The Bulk Viking was headed to Kobbvaagen from Narvik when it struck bottom off Offersøy. The cargo vessel sustained damage or lost its rudder.
Unable to steer, the crew sent out a distress call requesting assistance. Authorities dispatched two rescue boats to the scene. The rescue boats were able to assist the Bulk Viking and proceeded to Harstad. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.