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.
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.
