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Albacore

Albacore

Albacore
Photo: smp.no

On May 29, the 26 meter long fishing vessel Albacore ran aground near Aurstad, Norway.  The Albacore had run aground in the early morning hours while fishing for mackerel near the shoreline.  The trawler had run up on the rocks and developed a list to port. The vessel remained aground for several hours before it was able to refloat itself with the rising tide.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. Divers arrived and later inspected the Albacore’s hull for damage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Arctic Opilio

Arctic Opilio

Arctic Opilio
Photo: itromso.no

The 56 meter long research vessel Arctic Opilio ran aground in the Tromsø Sound near Tromsø, Norway. The crew was able to refloat the vessel a short time later and proceeded to Tromsø.  Authorities were alerted of the incident by witnesses.  No reports of injuries.  No further details reported.

Storvig

Storvig

Storvig
Photo: twitter

On April 15, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Storvig became disabled off Ålesund, Norway. The Storvig had lost power and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the NSSR dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat took the Storvig under tow and proceeded to Måløy.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.