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Hordvikneset Collision

Hordvikneset Collision

Weller
Photo: bt.no

The 75 meter long cargo vessel Falksund collided with the 15 meter long fishing vessel Weller off Hordvikneset, Norway.  The Weller sustained damage to its bow and suffered water ingress. Two passengers fell overboard, but were uninjured. No reports of injuries to the 6 crew on the Falksund or the 4 on the Weller.  The crew on the Weller requested assistance as the bilge pump was unable to keep up with the flooding.  A nearby Coast Guard vessel responded and provided additional dewatering pumps.  The NSSK lifeboat arrived a short time later and escorted the Weller to Hjelmås.