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Nordfolda

Nordfolda

Nordfolda
Photo: an.no

The 29 meter long passenger ferry Nordfolda became disabled off Bliksvær, Norway. The Nordfolda had departed from Sandhornøy headed to Bodø heading into strong winds and heavy weather. Due to rough conditions, the master of the Nordfolda asked passengers to remain seated.  Ten minutes later, there was a loud bang on the ferry. The ferry suffered a power black out as the main engine failed and water began to flow down  from the upper deck.  Two windows had been blown out allowing water ingress.  The vessel sent out a distress call and asked the passengers on board were told to put on survival suits.  Several vessels including a NSSR lifeboat responded to the ferry’s mayday and arrived on scene within the hour.  The lifeboat took the Nordfolda under towed to Bodø.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The ferry was later taken under tow to Burøya.

Nadir

Nadir

Nadir
Photo: twitter

The 26 meter long tugboat Nadir became disabled off Myre, Norway. The Nadir was towing a pontoon barge from Sortland when it suffered engine problems.  A NSSR lifeboat was dispatched and took the Nadir and pontoon under tow to Myre.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Frydholm

Frydholm

Frydholm
Photo: nssr

The 52 meter long, 813 dwt cargo vessel Frydholm ran aground off Bergen, Norway. The vessel was proceeding with a load of gravel for Etne when it touch bottom between Kongsoy and Alversund.  The cargo vessel sustained damage with two ballast tanks holed and water ingress. Authorities dispatched a lifeboat carrying investigators to the scene.  The Frydholm was able to refloat itself and authorities escorted the Frydholm to Bergen.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.