The 30 meter long, 91 dwt r0-ro ferry Fjordbas went aground near Bjelkerøy, Norway. The ferry went aground after alliding with pier at Bjelkerøy. The pier was damaged along with another vessel. No injuries to the two passengers and two crew on board at the time. The NSSR dispatched a lifeboat to the scene which was able to pull the Fjordbas free. The Fjordbas proceeded to Hjellestad where the ferry will be inspected. The Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 76 meter long, 1837 dwt freighter Suledrott went aground near Bøfjord, Norway. The Suledrott had become stuck on a rock causing damage to the hull. A small hole in the bow allowed some water ingress, but the vessel was able to control the flooding. The Suledrott contacted the Rescue Coordination Center who dispatched a NSSR lifeboat to the scene. With the rising tide, the NSSR lifeboat was able to refloat the Suledrott. The vessels proceeded to Torvika where the Suledrott berthed. No reports of injuries to the five crew on board and no pollution was released.
The 66 meter long, 1564 dwt freighter Vestborg went aground in Steinsvik Bay near Bolandet, Norway. The freighter was approaching the port terminal when it failed to stop and continued until it ran ashore. No reports of injuries to the six crew on board, damage or pollution released. The vessel contacted authorities who dispatched a NSSR lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat HalfDan Grieg refloated the Vestborg later the next day. The Vestborg was able to proceed under its own power to a quat at Torvik. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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