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Rauma Aground

Rauma Aground

The 82 meter long, 500 dwt ferry Rauma went aground at Hollingsholmen, Norway when it had suffered engine failure to its thrusters.   The ferry suffered minimal damage to its hull, but some damage to its propeller wings.  No one was injured.   The Rauma had 50 passengers and 23 vehicles on board at the time of the incident.   The Rauma was taken out of service and towed for repairs.  No pollution was released.

Video on the grounding

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