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Frøylys

Frøylys

Frøylys
Photo: NSSR

On the morning of January 8, the 15 meter long service boat Frøylys (MMSI: 257844600) ran aground on the Hjertøysundet near Hitra, Norway. The Frøylys was en route to Frøy when it stranded off Dolmøya. The vessel sustained hull damage forward with a hole on the starboard side allowing water ingress. The vessel alerted authorities with the NSSR dispatched the rescue boat Horn Flyer to assist. Dewatering pumps were deployed which was able to control the flooding.

Reports state the two crew on the Frøylys were uninjured.  The owners stated salvage operations were underway.

Kvalnes

Kvalnes

Kvalnes
Photo: NSSR

On the early morning of January 6, the 28 meter long fishing vessel Kvalnes (IMO: 9853450) ran aground near Hellbergsøya, Norway. The Kvalnes sent out a distress call with the NSSR rescue boat Harald V dispatched to the scene. The fishing vessel was found stable, but would remain aground until the next high tide before any attempts to have it refloated. The Kvalnes did not sustain any hull damage, injuries or any pollution released.

 

Kvitsand

Kvitsand

Kvitsand
Photo: NSSR

On September 11, the 110 meter long, 6665 dwt cargo vessel Kvitsand (IMO: 9313797) became disabled on the Nordfjord near Skatestraumen, Norway. the Kvitsand was enroute from Maløy when it suffered main engine failure and power blackout.  The cargo vessel went adrift and nearly ran ashore when the nearby 35 meter long, 489 gt trawler Vestbris (IMO: 9514133) arrived on scene. The Vestbris established a towline and was able to keep the Kvitsand off the rocks.

Kvitsand
Photo: NSSR

An half an hour later, the NSSR rescue boat Simard Buholmen arrived from Maløy and took over the towline from the Vestbris. Later the same day, the crew of the Kvitsand were able to restart the engine. A tug also arrived on scene and escorted the Kvitsand to Florø.  There the cargo vessel had divers inspect the hull for any damage. The following day, the Kvitsand was allowed to proceed on its voyage to Eikefet.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Vestbris