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Fedjefjord

Fedjefjord

Fedjefjord
Photo: ba.no

On November 22, the 64 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Fedjefjord ran aground off Sævrøy, Norway. The ferry was on its scheduled route when it grounded a few meters from the pier at Sævrøy. The ferry’s keel and propellers sustained damage resulting in hydraulic oil to be released. No reports of injuries to the five passengers and seven crew on board.  All the passengers were later safely evacuated by rescue boats to shore. Authorities placed booms around the Fedjefjord to contain the pollution.

Fedjefjord
Photo: bt.no

The following day the ferry was pulled free by a tug and towed to Laksevåg to unload vehicles before proceeding to Bergen for repairs. Reports state the propeller had broken off the vessel and remained on the sea floor. 

Almak

Almak

Almak
Photo: fremover.no

The 41 meter long fishing vessel Almak ran aground near Tomasjordnes, Tromsø, Norway. Local authorities were contacted and found the master of the Almak was intoxicated. A local tug was requested and was able to refloat the trawler a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Cemstar

Cemstar

Cemstar
Photo: an.no

The 113 meter long, 6088 dwt cement carrier Cemstar ran aground off the southern end of Hugla Island, Norway. The Cemstar was headed to Kjøpsvik from Trondheim when the vessel made a navigational error and the vessel up onto the shore. No reports of injuries and no pollution released.  Divers were requested and inspected the hull. Finding the hull intact, two tugs were dispatched to assist in refloating the Cemstar on the rising tide.