Shipwreck Log

The 23 meter long catamaran ferry Rygerfonn allided with the pier at Tysnes, Norway.   The ferry struck the pier with some force causing damage to the vessel’s bow.  None of the 29 passengers on board were injured, but one passenger suffered a shock during the incident.  Attempts to pull the vessel off the pier were unsuccessful.  The cause of the allision was not reported, but authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.   The Rygerfonn makes scheduled trips between Bergen and Rosendal.