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Barøy

Barøy

Barøy

On the afternoon of November 14, the 93 meter long, 650 dwt electric ro-ro passenger ferry Barøy (IMO:9607394) caught fire on the Tysfjorden while berthed at a quay in Bognes, Hamarøy, Norway. Reports state the fire may have started when an electric charger exploded on board. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and was able to quickly extinguish the blaze. The eight passengers on board were evacuated off the vessel. No reports of injuries to the passengers or crew on board the Barøy. Reports state the damage had not impacted the vessel’s battery pack, but the extent of damage to the ferry was not disclosed.

 

Tromsø

Tromsø

Tromsø
Photo: nordlys.no

On the afternoon of October 29, the 25 meter long, 208 gt passenger ship Tromsø (IMO: 5375204) ran aground in the Tromsøysundet south of the Tromsø Bridge. The Tromsø was proceeding with just its crew onboard from Nord-Lenangenon when a strong wind gust caused the vessel to run up on an uncharted sandbar. The passenger ship remained aground during the low tide until it was able to be pulled free by a tugboat. The Tromsø was towed to the Imes quay where it was inspected for damage.  Reports state the hull had just minor damage from the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Merike

Merike

Merike
Photo: nordlys.no

On October 22, the 70 meter long, 2772 gt fishing vessel Merike (IMO: 9227534) ran aground near Solstrand, Norway.  The crew alerted authorities which dispatched the 35 meter long, 475 gt tug Borg Parat (IMO: 9067269) to the scene. The tug was quickly able to free the trawler within 20 minutes. The vessels proceeded to a quay at Solstrand where it will be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

Reports state the Merike was able to leave port and continued on its voyage into the Barents Sea.  The Merike was built in 2002 and currently sailing under the Estonia flag.