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Torvang

Torvang

Torvang
Photo: NSSR

On the morning of May 23, the 68 meter long, 2218 dwt cargo vessel Torvang (IMO: 6902808) capsized on the Kornstadfjorden while berthed at a quay in Averøy, Norway. The Torvang had finished loading a cargo of gravel when it lost stability and capsized onto its port hull. The five crew onboard were able to abandon ship with 3 crew members walking onto the quay. The other 2 crew members had to jump into the sea and swim ashore.  No reports of injuries.

Torvang
Photo: tk.no

Authorities were alerted of the incident with the local fire brigade aided by the NSSR placed booms around the Torvang to contain any oil pollution released from the vessel. The police and Norwegian Maritime Authority have launched an investigation into the incident. No details from the initial investigation has been released, but there is some assumptions the imbalanced was caused by the cargo shifting after loading was completed. Reports state a sludge suction has been requested to help dewater the vessel. After dewatering, the assumption the Torvang will right itself.

 

Torvang

Torvang

The 68 meter long, 2818 dwt freighter Torvang suffered damage while en route to Kristiansund from Sunndalsøra.  The freighter arrived in Kristiansund. when the crew discovered the vessel had suffered water ingress in the cargo hold.   A small gash was found on the starboard bow just below the waterline.   The crew requested assistance from the local fire brigade who brought dewatering pumps and divers to the scene.   The divers were able to patch the hole while the pumps cleared the hold of water.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

Photo: tk.no
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