The 10 meter long fishing vessel Ramsoyfjord went aground off Hustadvika, Norway. The vessel requested assistance with the NSSR lifeboat responding. The NSSR lifeboat was able to refloat the Ramsoyfjord and towed the vessel to Kristiansund. In Kristiansund, divers inspected the hull for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 14 meter long fishing vessel Bøfjord caught fire near Averøy, Norway. The Bøfjord was headed to Lofoten from Ålesund when the vessel caught fire. The two crew alerted authorities who dispatched a rescue boat to the scene. The rescue boat rescued the two crew of the Bøfjord and took the fishing vessel under tow to Averøy. There the local fire brigade boarded the Bøfjord and brought the fire under control. No reports of injuries.
The 84 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Vikingen ran aground at Årsnes, Norway. The ferry was proceeding to Årsnes when it suffered engine failure as it approached the port. The ferry drifted until it ran onto the breakwater. After the grounding, the ferry released a large amount of smoke and exhaust causing panic among the 34 passengers on board. The passengers were directed to the ferry’s lounge until they could be evacuated. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Vikingen was later pulled free by the ferry Hordaland.
