- A general cargo vessel ran aground near Bergsoya Island, Norway, on February 4.
- The vessel sustained rudder damage, water ingress in ballast tanks, and developed a port-side list.
- A nearby vessel stood by for support until a rescue team arrived.
- The vessel was successfully refloated and towed to Mjolstadneset, Norway later that day.
- Built in 1990, the vessel has a 3,013-tonne capacity, an overall length of 74.65 meters, and a width of 12.7 meters.
According to Maritime Bell, on February 4, a general cargo vessel ran aground near Bergsoya Island, Norway, sustaining rudder damage and experiencing water ingress into its ballast tanks, causing it to list to port.
Grounding Incident and Rescue Efforts
A nearby vessel stood by for assistance until a rescue team arrived. The vessel was later refloated successfully and towed to Mjolstadneset, Norway, for further assessment and repairs.
Vessel Specifications
The cargo vessel, built in 1990, sails under the Faroe Islands flag. It has a carrying capacity of 3,013 tonnes, an overall length of 74.65 meters, and a width of 12.7 meters.
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Source: Maritime Bell
