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Borebas

Borebas

Borebas
Photo: nordlys.no

The 13 meter long workboat Borebas ran aground off the island of  Ryøya near Tromsø, Norway.  The Borebas suffered water ingress, but neither of the two crew on board were injured.  Two fishing vessels came to the aid of the Borebas until a lifeboat arrived on scene. A dewatering pump was delivered while booms were placed around the Borebas to contain any pollution released.

Væroygutt N-162

Væroygutt N-162

Væroygutt N-162
Photo: nordlys.no

The 13 meter long fishing vessel Væroygutt N-162 became disabled off Henningsvær, Norway. The Væroygutt N-162  had suffered engine failure and required assistance. A NSSR lifeboat was dispatched and took the Væroygutt N-162 under tow. Both vessels proceeded to Svolvær. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Mona

Mona

Mona
Photo: haalogalandavis.no

The 49 meter long cargo vessel Mona ran aground off Bjarkøy, Norway. The Mona was en route to  Bjarkøy when it ran onto a sand bank while attempting a navigational shortcut.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. A Coastguard vessel arrived on the scene and attempted to refloat the Mona in the rising tide, but failed to release the cargo vessel. A tug was requested and arrived on scene the following day. It was able to refloat the Mona and both vessels proceeded to a quay in Bjarkøy.