The 207 meter long passenger cruise ship Horizon ran aground in Stavanger, Norway. The cruise ship had nearly completed its voyage from Calais when it ran aground on a sandbar just off the docks in Stavanger. The crew requested assistance with several tugs responding. Tugs were able to refloat the Horizon and the crusise ship berthed in Stavanger. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The cruise ship remained in port while divers inspected the hull.
On July 9, the 28 meter long, 115 dwt sailing vessel Johanna ran aground off Nesottddtangen, Norway. The Johanna was on a summer cruise with 149 passengers and seven crew when it suffered water ingress. The crew was unable to stop the flooding and intentionally ran the vessel aground. All passengers and crew abandoned ship and evacuated to the shore. The Johanna continued to sink by the stern until only part of the superstructure remained above water. Built in 1892, the sailing ship was one of the oldest still in use in Norway. No reports of injuries. Authorities do not yet know what the cause of the water ingress, but have launched an investigation into the incident.
On June 10, the 230 foot long replica of Noah’s Ark allided with the coast guard vessel Nornen in Oslo, Norway. The ark was being towed back into the harbor when it veered and struck the berthed Nornen. The Ark sustained a large hole in the hull above the waterline. Reports state the Nornen had sustained some damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
