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Kapitan Naumov

Kapitan Naumov

Kapitan Naumov
Photo: nordlys.no

The 60 meter long fishing vessel Kapitan Naumov ran aground near Tønsnes, Norway.  The Kapitan Naumov was bound for Eemshaven when it ran up onto a reef.  Authorities were notified that vessel was aground and dispatched a police patrol boat to the scene.  The police found the master of the Kapitan Naumov was under the influence of alcohol and was detained.  The Kapitan Naumov was later refloated and proceeded under its own power to Breivika. No reports of damage or pollution released.

Lærdal

Lærdal

Lærdal
Photo: firda.no

The 80 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Lærdal ran aground on the Sogne Fjord off Dragsvik, Norway. The ferry had suffered a malfunction while attempting to berth causing the Lærdal to veer off and run aground.  No reports of injuries to the 7 persons on board. Another ferry arrived a short time later and pulled the Lærdal free. The Lærdal proceeded to dock in Dragsvik and  began inspection for damage.

 

Lysefjord

Lysefjord

Lysefjord
Photo: aftenbladet.no

The 33 meter long passenger ferry Lysefjord ran aground off Brimse, Norway. The Lysefjord with six persons on board was reversing towards the dock when a gust of wind caused the ferry to drift aground.  A lifeboat, fireboat and patrol boat were dispatched to the scene. The Lysefjord was later refloated and taken under tow to Stavanger.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.