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.
The 18 meter long, 97 gt vessel Seifjord became disabled in Lukk Sound near Løfallsstranda, Norway. The Seifjord had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew quickly dropped anchor and requested assistance. A NSSR lifeboat along with the Norwegian Coast Guard was reported to have responded. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 35 meter long fishing vessel Kas Ken HG-77 became disabled off Gonvika, Norway. The Kas Ken HG-77 went adrift in 5 meter waves when its propeller became fouled by its own net. The 4 man crew was pulling up the net when it jammed into the vessel’s propeller. The crew requested assistance with the Coast Guard vessel and NSSR lifeboat responding. The rescue boats arrived and took the Kas Ken HG-77 under tow back to Gonvika. There the net was cut free by divers. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
