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NCL Salten

NCL Salten

NCL Salten
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On the early morning of May 22, the 135 meter long, 11135 dwt container ship NCL Salten (IMO: 9252773) ran aground in the Trondheims Fjord near Lauset, Norway. The vessel had departed from Aalesund when it went off course and driven ashore with its bulbous bow out of the water almost striking a nearby house just meters away. Authorities arrived on site made an initial attempt to free the NCL Salten, but the container ship was firmly aground.

Reports state there were no injuries to the 16 crew on board and no pollution was released. Authorities launched an investigation into the incident. When questioning the crew, the police notified the crew as being under criminal suspicion. The specific crime was not disclosed at this time. Reports state another attempt to refloat the NCL Salten will be attempted on the next high tide assisted by multiple tugs.

 

 

Vollsøy

Vollsøy

Vollsøy
Photo: aftenbladet.no

On the afternoon of May 6, the 86 meter long, 750 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Vollsøy (IMO: 9237993) caught fire in North Sea in the port of Mekjarvik, Norway.  The fire started in the generator within the Vollsøy‘s engine room.  The fire caused lots of dense black smoke forcing the crew to evacuate the vessel.  The local fire brigade was called out and were able to extinguish the blaze just a short time later. There were no reports of injuries.

Fjordcharter Adventure

Fjordcharter Adventure

Fjordcharter Adventure
Photo: nrk.no

On the evening of April 29, the 24 meter long, 20 dwt catamaran ferry Fjordcharter Adventure (IMO: 9196723) ran aground in the fjord just outside the port of Nordfjordeid, Norway. The Fjordcharter Adventure was proceeding with just a crew on board when a passing cruise ship and strong winds pushed the ferry onto a sandbank.  The ferry would remain aground several hours until the rising tide allowed it to be refloated. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.  Reports state there was no disclosure if the ferry sustained any damage.