The 33 meter long passenger ferry Lysefjord ran aground off Brimse, Norway. The Lysefjord with six persons on board was reversing towards the dock when a gust of wind caused the ferry to drift aground. A lifeboat, fireboat and patrol boat were dispatched to the scene. The Lysefjord was later refloated and taken under tow to Stavanger. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 84 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Vikingen ran aground at Årsnes, Norway. The ferry was proceeding to Årsnes when it suffered engine failure as it approached the port. The ferry drifted until it ran onto the breakwater. After the grounding, the ferry released a large amount of smoke and exhaust causing panic among the 34 passengers on board. The passengers were directed to the ferry’s lounge until they could be evacuated. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Vikingen was later pulled free by the ferry Hordaland.
The 35 meter long passenger ferry Ofoten became disabled between Meva and Sørøya, Norway. The Ofoten was en route to Bodø when it’s propeller was fouled by ropes. All the passengers were evacuated to a NSSR lifeboat which transported them to Sørvær. Later,the lifeboat assisted the crew in clearing the propeller. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.