The Baroy: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a recent update from Torghatten, the ferry 'Barøy' encountered a technical issue that necessitated its removal from the Lødingen-Bognes route. This announcement was made just after midnight on May 4, 2026, at 12:11 a.m. As a result, the ferry service was suspended starting with the 12:45 a.m. departure and will remain unavailable until further notice. Travelers can expect the route to resume operations by no later than 11:30 p.m. the same day, pending resolution of the technical difficulties.

On November 14, 2024, the ferry 'Barøy' experienced a fire while docked in Bognes, located in the Hamarøy municipality. The incident occurred around midday, prompting a rapid response from emergency services, who swiftly brought the situation under control. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire originated from an explosion in an onboard charging unit, though fortunately, the battery pack itself remained untouched by flames. Power was immediately cut off to prevent further escalation, leading to significant smoke, which prompted the fire brigade to commence ventilation procedures. Thankfully, there were no passengers on board during the incident. However, one crew member was assessed by health personnel for smoke inhalation. All other crew members present have been accounted for. Local police are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire.

On the morning of July 13, 2017, Torghatten Nord announced that the ferry 'Barøy' had experienced technical difficulties, leading to its withdrawal from the Bognes-Lødingen route. As a result, the ferry 'Hamarøy' took over its duties, resulting in the cancellation of the scheduled departures at 05:15 a.m. and 08:00 a.m. from Lødingen, along with the 06:30 a.m. and 09:15 a.m. departures from Bognes. The first sailing from Lødingen was rescheduled for 10:30 a.m. At the time, it remained uncertain how long the 'Barøy' would be out of operation while docked at the quay in Lødingen.

On July 7, 2014, the newly commissioned gas ferry, 'Barøy,' faced an unexpected mechanical failure shortly before reaching Bognes after its departure from Lødingen. The vessel came to a halt, anchoring just 100 meters off the Bognes port, with its passengers safely remaining on board while the engine issue was being addressed. Emergency assistance was promptly summoned, and the lifeboat 'Sundtflyer' was dispatched to tow the 'Barøy' back to Lødingen. After hours of waiting, the ferry finally docked at 2:30 p.m., allowing passengers to disembark and continue their journeys. Later that evening, at around 8:30 p.m., the 'Barøy,' aided by the 'Sundt Flyer' from Svolvær, was towed from Bognes to Bodø under clear weather conditions by the tug 'Det Norske Veritas.' The tow was anticipated to take several hours to complete, ensuring the safe return of the ferry to port for repairs. This incident has drawn attention in Norway, with various local news outlets providing coverage and photographic evidence of the event.