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Torvind

Torvind

Torvind
Photo: NSSR

On the night of December 23, the 61 meter long, 950 dwt cargo vessel Torvind (IMO: 7332490) became disabled in Norwegian Sea off Hustadvika, Norway. The Torvind was headed to Piraeus when it suffered multiple failures. The cargo vessel had suffered engine failure along with problems with its rudder. Unable to regain power and a loss of steering, the vessel requested assistance. Authorities dispatched the 22 meter long NSSR lifeboat Hans Herman Horn (MMSI: 257035360), the 34 meter long tugboat Waterlord (IMO: 7522150) supported by a rescue helicopter. The NSSR lifeboat arrived on the scene and was able to establish a towline after several attempts to the Torvind. The towline was transferred to the Waterlord and all the vessels proceeded towards Kristiansund.

On December 25, the tow was halted off Sunndalsøra where the Torvind dropped anchor. There were no reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

 

Ramsoyfjord

Ramsoyfjord

Ramsoyfjord
Photo: twitter

The 10 meter long fishing vessel Ramsoyfjord went aground off Hustadvika, Norway. The vessel requested assistance with the NSSR lifeboat responding.  The NSSR lifeboat was able to refloat the Ramsoyfjord and towed the vessel to Kristiansund.  In Kristiansund, divers inspected the hull for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Ny Argo

Ny Argo

The 33 meter long, 283 dwt fishing vessel Ny Argo caught fire while near Hustadvika, Norway.  The vessel sent out a distress call with several rescue boats responding.  A Norwegian Sea Rescue lifeboat reached the Ny Argo and took the fishing boat under tow.   Another vessel arrived on scene and transferred fire fighting equipment.   The fire was extinguished, but there was large amount of smoke through out the Ny Argo.   The Ny Argo was towed to Hustadvika.   No reports of  injuries or pollution being released.

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