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Floatel Superior

Floatel Superior

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The 90 meter, 17702 dwt oil accommodation rig Floatel Superior became damaged in the Norwegian Sea while attached to the oil rig Njord A.   The Floatel Superior had suffered water ingress after a ballast tank was holed by an anchor.   The rig developed a list from the water ingress.   Owners had 326 of the 374 crew evacuated by helicopters while emergency personnel stabilized the rig.   The crew was able to get the Floatel Superior back on an even keel.   The rig was detached from the Njord A and taken under tow by tugs and rescue vessels to Kristiansund for repairs.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Ny Argo

Ny Argo

The 33 meter long, 283 dwt fishing vessel Ny Argo caught fire while near Hustadvika, Norway.  The vessel sent out a distress call with several rescue boats responding.  A Norwegian Sea Rescue lifeboat reached the Ny Argo and took the fishing boat under tow.   Another vessel arrived on scene and transferred fire fighting equipment.   The fire was extinguished, but there was large amount of smoke through out the Ny Argo.   The Ny Argo was towed to Hustadvika.   No reports of  injuries or pollution being released.

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Hallgrimur Lost

Hallgrimur Lost

The fishing vessel Hallgrimur sank in the Norwegian Sea some 270 kilometers from Stad, Norway.   The vessel with four crew on board was en route to Norway from Iceland to be scrapped.   The Hallgrimur encountered a severe storm with high winds and 10 to 15 meter waves .   The Norwegian authorities were alerted to the vessel sinking when the Hallgrimur’s EPIRB was activated.   Helicopters were dispatched to the area where one crewman was found in the water.   The crewman had his survival suit on and the helicopter pulled him from the sea.   The man was delivered to Alesund where he was taken to hospital.  Aircraft continued to search for the other three crewmen.   Reports state an empty lifeboat and debris in the water, but no signs of the missing men.

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