The 32 meter long fishing vessel Starfrakt became disabled off Lepsøyrevet, Norway. The Starfrakt had sustained engine failure and gone adrift. The three crew on board dropped anchor to prevent the fishing vessel from running aground. A NSSR lifeboat was dispatched to the scene and took the Starfrakt under tow. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
Reports state the 122 meter long, 902 dwt passenger ship Kong Harald had damaged its hull while crossing the Lepsøyrevet. The Kong Harald had left Alesund with 226 people on board heading towards Molde, Norway. When the vessel reached midway, it struck bottom. The Lepsøyrevet area has shallow areas of 5.4 meters deep at low tide while the Kong Harald hull reaches 5 meters underwater. When divers did an inspection, the damage was significant with two bottom tanks holed. Passengers were informed they would be transferred to other forms of transport including bus, plane or ship. Many passengers had planned a 11 day cruise of the Norwegian coast on the Kong Harald. The Kong Harald is set to be dry docked for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution being reported.
