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Nyfjell

Nyfjell

Nyfjell
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The 67 meter long, 1321 dwt cargo vessel Nyfjell ran aground off Risøya, Norway.  The Nyfjell was en route to Nordfjordeid with a cargo of gravel from Floro when it went aground. No reports of injuries to the five crew on board. Two tugboats were dispatched to the scene to help refloat the vessel.The tug boats were able refloat the vessel and tow the Nyfjell to Måløy.  An inspection found the Nyfjell sustained some damage and had water ingress in the engine room, but the flooding could be controlled with pumps.