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Helena

Helena

Helena
Photo: NSSR

On July 29, the 30 meter long passenger 2-masted sailing ship Helena ran aground off Kjeholmen, Norway. The vessel was on a charter voyage with 123 passengers when it ran aground onto the rocks. Reports state the master of the Helena thought the water was deeper than it was actually.  There was no panic on board and the vessel suffered minimal damage as it was proceeding at a slow speed. The vessel contacted the NSSR who dispatched a lifeboat to the scene.  Half a hour later, the lifeboat pulled the Helena free.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  

Bjørnsund

Bjørnsund

Bjørnsund
Photo: tk.no

On July 24, the 100 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Bjørnsund allided with a quay in Tømmervåg, Norway. The Bjørnsund was arriving in Tømmervåg from Seivika when it suffered a malfunction as it attempted to berth.  The ferry’s bow struck the quay damaging equipment that raises the ramp.  The Bjørnsund sustained damage to its bow.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Bjørnsund was taken out of service and proceeded to Kristiansund for repairs.

Bjørnsund
Photo: tk.no
Urter

Urter

Urter
Photo: h-avis.no

On May 30, the 59 meter long, 1155 dwt offshore supply vessel Urter ran ashore at Storasund, Norway. The Urter was underway when the vessel lost control of its steering and ran up to the shoreline. The bow sustained minimal damage and the crew was able to refloat the Urter later the same day.  Authorities were notified and the Urter was later inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.