On June 10, the 230 foot long replica of Noah’s Ark allided with the coast guard vessel Nornen in Oslo, Norway. The ark was being towed back into the harbor when it veered and struck the berthed Nornen. The Ark sustained a large hole in the hull above the waterline. Reports state the Nornen had sustained some damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 4450 dwt ro-ro Cometa went aground on a small spit of land called the Fugletangskjaer located off the coast of Norway between Asmaloy and Kirkeoy. The Cometa was travelling from Oslo, Norway to Fredrikstad with cargo when it struck. Reports state no water ingress and the vessel was waiting for tug assistance. The cause of the accident has not be determined, but the vessel did not have a pilot onboard.
