On the evening of November 29, the 70 meter long, 1079 dwt fishing vessel Gadus Neptun (IMO: 9640982) ran aground in the Raftsundet off Brottøya, Norway. Reports state the Gadus Neptun was able to pull itself free with no signs of damage or pollution released. The NSSR dispatched the 15 meter long lifeboat Sundt Flyer (MMSI: 259192000) which safely escorted the trawler to Svolvær. There the Gadus Neptun will be inspected by divers for any damage. No reports of injuries.
On the afternoon of September 29, the 57 meter long, 223 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Alsten (IMO: 8411009) allided on the Vevelstadsundet Strait at Forvik, Norway. The Alsten was on its normal route from Tjøtta to Forvik when the ferry allided with a wall at its berth in Forvik, The Alsten sustained hull damage with a hole above the waterline. The ferry was taken out of service. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On the afternoon of September 22, the 52 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Kvernes (IMO: 7618832) allided on the Hjørundfjorden at Sæbø, Norway. The Kvernes was completing its regular route between Leknes and Sæbø when the ferry struck the quay at Sæbø. Reports state the vessel struck head-on into the quay at speed. One crew member sustained injuries during the incident. The Kvernes sustained undisclosed amount of damage and was taken out of service. Reports state the ferry resumed service by the following day. No further details reported