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Trondheim

Trondheim

Trondheim
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The 97 meter long ro-ro ferry Trondheim became disabled in the Kors Fjord, Norway. The Trondheim was en route to Hufthamar from Krokeide with 48 passengers when the main engine stalled. The crew were unable to restart the engine and the vessel began to drift towards shore.  The Trondheim requested assistance with authorities dispatching the Coast Guard vessel Ålesund along with the NSSR lifeboat KG Jepsen.  Both vessels arrived on scene and the Trondheim was taken under tow.  The vessels were able to proceed at a slow pace, but arrived in port safely. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Trondheim

Trondheim

Photo: nrk.no

The 97 meter long ro-ro ferry Trondheim ran aground near Krokeide, Norway.   The Trondheim departed Austevoll with 72 passengers and five crew on a scheduled voyage.  As the ferry was approaching the piers at Krokeide, it suffered engine failure.   The vessel was unable to slow down so the master steered the Trondheim away from the piers to avoid an allision, but grounded on the opposite side of the waterway.   Passengers reported a loud thud as the ferry struck bottom, but there was no panic on board.    No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The passengers were later safely evacuated.   The ferry was later towed to the nearby quay.   Divers were requested to make an inspection of the hull for any possible damage.

Video of the grounded ferry at nrk.no

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Trondheim Allision

Trondheim Allision

The 870 dwt ferry Trondheim allided with the quay at Hufthamar, Norway.   Reports state there was no injuries on board the Trondheim, but the quay has significant damage.  The Trondheim will switch its route to Austevoll to Krokeide until the repairs at Hufthamar are completed.