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Myntevik

Myntevik

Myntevik
Photo: NSSR

The 19 meter long fishing vessel Myntevik ran aground near Stokkøya, Norway. The Myntevik had grounded on a steep slope and developed a heavy list to port.  The two crew alerted authorities who dispatched a rescue helicopter and a NSSR lifeboat to the scene. The two crew put on the survival suits and prepared to be evacuated. A helicopter arrived first, but the crew elected to wait for the lifeboat.

Later when the lifeboat arrived on scene, it was able to quickly pull the Myntevik free assisted by the rising tide. The trawler sustained some damage and required a tow back to Stokkøya. The lifeboat pulled the Myntevik back to port where divers inspected the fishing vessel. No reports of injuries and no pollution released.

Raunefjord

Raunefjord

Raunefjord

On April 13, the 130 meter long ro-ro ferry Raunefjord became disabled off Hallhjem, Norway. The ferry had departed from Sandvikvåg bound for Halhjem when it suffered engine problems. The ferry sat in the bay for a short period until the crew was able to restart the engine. The Raunefjord proceeded to Hallhjem at reduced speed. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Kevin

Kevin

Kevin
Photo: lofotposten.no

The 11 meter long fishing vessel Kevin became disabled off Yttersia near Ramberg, Norway. The Kevin had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the NSSR lifeboat responding. The lifeboat took the Kevin under tow and proceeded to Ballstad. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.