Austraatt Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On February 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., the ferry 'Austrått' encountered a technical failure just as it was preparing to depart from the ferry quay at Brekstad in Ørland. This unexpected power outage resulted in the blockage of the Brekstad pier, causing a temporary suspension of service. Passengers faced significant delays as the 'Vestrått' remained the sole ferry operating on the Brekstad-Valset route, with its scheduled departures from Brekstad occurring every half hour and from Valset each hour. Thankfully, normal operations resumed on the Brekstad-Valset route on February 20, with both ferries back in service.

On the morning of July 16, 2019, the ferry 'Austrått' was temporarily taken out of service in Brekstad following unexpected technical difficulties. These issues first arose on July 15 at 4:20 p.m. during its route between Brekstad and Valset, leading to numerous sailing cancellations throughout the evening. Fortunately, at 11:38 a.m. on July 16, officials confirmed that 'Austrått' would return to its regular schedule by noon, ensuring that the disruption would soon be resolved.

On December 4, 2018, the ferry route connecting Edøya and Sandvika faced interruptions due to technical difficulties encountered by the 'Austrått'. This vessel was serving as a substitute for the 'Edøyfjord', which was undergoing maintenance at the time. The 'Austrått' experienced issues while operating between Smøla and Aure, leading to its temporary immobilization in Sandvika for essential repairs. Fortunately, by 7 a.m., the operator Fjord1 announced that the technical problems had been resolved, allowing the ferry to resume its service and depart Sandvika at 7:15 a.m.