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Norvind Again?

Norvind Again?

Photo: Alf-Robert Sommerbakk

 

The 110 meter long freighter Norvind became disabled off Førland near Haugesund, Norway after suffering an engine room blackout.  The Norvind’s crew were unable to restart the engines and the vessel was being pushed towards shore.   The crew contacted the Rescue Coordination Centre who dispatched a rescue helicopter to the scene.  The tug BB Coaster and a salvage vessel also headed out to the scene.   The crew was able to drop the Norvind’s anchor before the vessel could run aground.   The tug took the Norvind under tow bound for Haugesund.  None of the nine crew on board the Norvind were injured and no pollution was released.  The Norvind was bound for Tyssedal before the vessel’s engines broke down.  The Norvind was reported disabled on October 7, 2011 near Kristiansand.  The crew replaced a fuel pump and was allowed to proceed.  Port authorities report that the vessel will undergo a thorough inspection before the Norvind is allowed to leave.

Video from h-avis.no

 

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Finnoyglimt Sank

Finnoyglimt Sank

 

The 48 meter long, 484 dwt coastal freighter Finnoyglimt sank near Haugesund, Norway. The vessel sent out a distress call for help with the Rescue Service Headquarters dispatching a helicopter and rescue boats to the scene.  Two crew were rescued from the water and were reported in good shape, but suffering from shock.   The master of the Finnoyglimt was reported missing as no body could be found by searchers.  The Finnoyglimt had only diesel fuel on board when it sank.   The vessel had been used in the transportation of gravel and stone or coastal shipping.

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Tauranga

Tauranga

The 800 dwt vessel Tauranga went aground near the approach to Haugesund, Norway.   The rescue boat Bergen Kreds responded to the scene and sent divers to inspect the hull.   The Tauranga’s crew reported that they had to alter course to avoid collision with another vessel causing the vessel to go aground in the shallow water.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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