The 22 meter long passenger ferry Nordic Sea became disabled off Myre, Norway. The Nordic Sea was on its schedule voyage between Myre and Økesnes when its propeller was fouled by a rope. The ferry requested assistance with a NSSR lifeboat responding. The lifeboat pulled alongside the Nordic Sea and assisted pulling the ferry back to port of Myre. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 35 meter long fishing vessel Ballstadøy became disabled off Sveggen in Averøy, Norway. The Ballstadøy had suffered a problem with its gearbox and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the NSSR lifeboat responding. The lifeboat towed the Ballstadøy to Kristiansund later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 15 meter long work barge Josva caught fire off Kristiansand, Norway. The fire broke out in the engine room while the vessel was between Herøya and Stokken. The fire disabled the engine and the two crew on board abandoned ship. A nearby sailboat rescued the two crew and were taken ashore. Local firefighters were ferried to the vessel assisted by a NSSR lifeboat. Reports state the vessel’s superstructure was completely gutted. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
