The 70 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Ølen became disabled while en route to Folkestad from Volda. The ferry had suffered an electrical short in its steering causing the Ølen to go adrift. Another ferry was dispatched and took the Ølen under tow back to Volda. No reports of injuries, damage and pollution released.
The 74 meter long cargo vessel Havris ran aground near Averøy, Norway. The vessel was headed to Åheim from Trondheim when it ran up onto the rocks. The Havris suffered slight water ingress, but the flooding was kept under under control with the vessel’s pumps. A lifeboat arrived on scene a short time later along with a tug. A few hours later the tug pulled the Harvis free. No reports of injuries to the six crew. The Havbris proceeded to Kristiansund under its own power where it will under go surveys.
On December 8, the 107 meter long, 9231 dwt cargo vessel Ocean Voyager ran aground off Storegrunnen Lighthouse near Drøbak, Norway. The Ocean Voyager had suffered a mechanical fault and drifted aground while proceeding to Oslo. The crew requested assistance with multiple tugs responding. A few hours later with the rising tide, the tugs were able to refloat the Ocean Voyager and proceeded to Oslo. No reports of injuries or pollution released.