The 27 meter long fishing vessel Geir Roger became disabled under a bridge at Tromsø, Norway. The Geir Roger was pushed against the bridge piers by strong winds and strong currents and began to list. The NSSR lifeboats were dispatched to the scene. The nearby vessel Barents Ocean arrived on scene and was able to pull the Geir Roger past the bridge. Authorities later inspected the fishing vessel for damage.
The 20 meter long fishing vessel Scombrus Junior caught fire while moored in Haugesund, Norway. The local fire brigade was called out to battle the blaze as there were no crew on board the fishing vessel. A NSSR lifeboat arrived and help bring the fire under control. After several hours the fire was extinguished, but the Scombrus Junior had sustained a list to port before it sank in the harbor. Booms were laid out to contain any pollution released from the Scombrus Junior’s fuel tanks. Reports state the vessel was a total loss.
The 20 meter long fishing vessel Havbåra became disabled off Myre, Norway. The Havbåra had its propeller fouled by a net and had gone adrift. The crew requested assistance with the NSSR lifeboat Knut Hoem responding. The lifeboat took the Havbåra under tow to Myre. There divers were able to remove the net. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
