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.
The 82 meter long fishing vessel Ro North ran aground off Roan in South-Trøndelag, Norway. The Ro North had suffered engine failure and went adrift in a strong breeze. The fish carrier was pushed by the wind up onto a nearby reef.
The crew of the Ro North were able to restart the engine, but need assistance in order to refloat the vessel. They requested assistance with the nearby vessel Aqua Power responding. When the Aqua Power arrived, the Ro North launched its tender to pass a towline over. The Aqua Power was able then to pull the Ro North off the reef.
One crewman of the Ro North sustained an injury during the salvage operation. He had been injured when a hawser line snapped and suffered several fractures. Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene and airlifted the injured crewman safely off the Ro North. He was later taken to hospital for treatment.
The Ro North proceeded to Bessaker where it will be inspected for damage. No reports of pollution released.
The 58 meter long fishing vessel Geum Jeong No. 101 caught fire while berthed in Cape Town, South Africa. The fire started broke out in the hold where packaging and styrofoam was being stored. The fire quickly engulfed the superstructure while fire fighters attempted to contain the blaze.
After three days, the fire was finally extinguished, but the fishing vessel sustained significant damage. No reports of injuries. Authorities placed a boom around the Geum Jeong No. 101 to contain any potential pollution released. South African authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
