The 15 meter long fishing vessel Remøybuen became disabled near Ballstad, Norway. The vessel’s propeller was fouled by a rope and the crew requested assistance. The Norwegian Sea Rescue dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and brought the vessel back to the station. A diver went down and cleared the propeller of the rope. No reports of damage, injuries or pollution being released.
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The 27 meter long fishing vessel Willassen became disabled after a fire off Tjeldbergodden, Norway. The vessel suffered a fire in the engine room and was quickly extinguished. The crew was unable to restart the main engine and requested assistance. The Norwegian Sea Rescue dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat took the Willassen under tow to Kristiansund. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Willassen was en route to Smøla with a full load of fish before the fire.
