Reviews & Ratings for the Argo-Ii

The cargo vessel 'Fosenbulk' is back on course, operating on its own engine as it heads toward Rissa to deliver its load. This comes after a significant incident on March 12, when the ship's engine unexpectedly shut down. In response, the Norwegian Coast Guard dispatched the vessels 'Njord' and 'Harstad' for assistance. Despite treacherous conditions characterized by 7-8 meter waves, three courageous crew members from 'Harstad' along with the mate of 'Fosenbulk' bravely boarded the disabled ship using a skiff. They successfully secured a tow line to enable the 'Harstad' to bring 'Fosenbulk' back to safety. Remarkably, the towing operation was executed without any major complications, even amidst severe weather. As the 'Fosenbulk' was guided back into the Namsenfjord, teams of engineers from both Coast Guard and the vessel worked diligently on engine repairs. They determined that the engine had deactivated due to the propeller being lifted out of the water by the towering waves. Once the issue was identified, the quick work of the engineers led to the engine being restarted successfully. For more insights on the incident, including photos and videos, check out the Norwegian report: http://www.nrk.no/trondelag/derfor-havarerte-fosenbulk-1.11602668.

In a dramatic scene unfolded off the coast of Norway, the cargo ship 'Fosenbulk' was rescued and towed to safety by the Coastguard vessel 'Harstad.' The operation took place after three crew members from the 'Fosenbulk' and its helmsman boarded the 'Harstad' to assist in establishing a towing connection. At approximately 7:30 p.m., the 'Harstad' successfully maneuvered the 'Fosenbulk' 3-4 miles north towards the secure waters of Namsen Fjord. The Norwegian tug 'TB Squalus' (IMO: 6718219) took over the towing duties later that night, ensuring a safe passage for the vessel. By the following day, the 'Fosenbulk' was safely positioned off the port of Sandvisberget. For further insights and photos from the incident, check out the original reports at: [SMP](http://www.smp.no/ntb/innenriks/article9307787.ece) and [Fosna-Folket](http://www.fosna-folket.no/nyheter/article9312247.ece).

On March 12 at 6 p.m., the Norwegian Coast Guard vessel 'Harstad' commenced towing operations for the disabled cargo ship 'Fosenbulk' towards Namsos. This action followed the boarding of the vessel by three officers, including the first officer, ensuring everything was in proper order. Assistance also came from the tug 'TB Squalus', contributing to a seemingly smooth operation. The 'Fosenbulk' had been en route from Namsos after loading foundry sand, heading south toward Rissa when a total power failure struck between North and South Trøndelag at Buholmråsa. Thanks to the timely deployment of the ship's anchors, it remained precariously positioned just meters away from the nearest reefs. In addition to the 'Harstad', the Coast Guard vessels 'Njord' and 'Harstad' played a crucial role in the ongoing rescue efforts. For those interested in more visual coverage of this incident, Norwegian outlets have shared extensive reports, complete with photos and videos: [Dagbladet](http://www.dagbladet.no/2014/03/12/nyheter/harald_v/sea_king/redningshelikopter/flatanger/32270645/), [Namdalsavisa](http://www.namdalsavisa.no/Nyhet/article7223591.ece), and [ABC Nyheter](http://www.abcnyheter.no/nyheter/2014/03/12/kystvakten-sleper-skip-som-var-i-havsnoed).