Shipwreck Log

Photo: www.scannernet.nl

Photos of the freighter Hagland Chief  being towed to a shipyard for repairs.  The Hagland Chief went aground near Søgne, Norway in April suffering hull damage to its bow. View more photos at scannernet.nl

Photo: nrk.no

The 50 foot long fishing vessel Vestervåg suffered a fire while in the Stavfjord near Florø, Norway.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room.   The three crew requested assistance with the ferry Oyservice and tanker Bergen Star.   The ferry transported the fire brigade from Flora to the Vestervåg.   The fire brigade was able the extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The Oyservice took the Vestervåg under tow back to Florø.

Photo: dagbladet.no

The 72 meter long wellboat Ro Fjord went aground near Hyllestad, Norway.   The vessel had veered off course and run ashore.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The crew of the Ro Fjord were able to refloat the vessel later the same day.   Reports state the Ro Fjord didn’t suffer any damage due to grounding on sandy bottom.   The Ro Fjord later proceeded to be inspected for damage.

Photo: nordlys.no

The 10 meter long fishing vessel Mari T-84-K caught fire near Loppa, Norway. The two crew on board were unable to control the blaze and were forced to abandon ship.   The two men donned their survival suits and jumped into the sea.  A lifeboat arrived on scene and rescued the two men.    One man suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital for treatment.  The Mari T-84-K burned to the waterline and sank.