Basen Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On May 30, 2025, the tugboat 'Amazon' (IMO: 5377159) embarked on a significant mission, taking the vessel 'Basen' under tow. This operation marks the beginning of the 'Basen's' journey to the Fosen Gjenvinning facility, located in Stokksund, Trøndelag, where it will be dismantled and recycled. As maritime operations continue to evolve, the decommissioning of vessels like the 'Basen' highlights the industry's commitment to sustainable practices and responsible shipbreaking.

As of February 11, 2025, the cargo vessel 'Basen' remains stuck at the quay in Leirvik following a collision with a 17-foot pleasure boat near Rosendal on June 25, 2024. The incident triggered 27 serious orders from the Norwegian Maritime Directorate, a response well above the typical rate. Although the vessel has been released, it currently lacks the necessary certificates for navigation. The Norwegian Maritime Directorate has confirmed that the owning company, Sealg, based in Førde, has not sought a five-year renewal and has subsequently allowed its shipping certificate to lapse. Sealg, which employed 16 individuals and owned two older vessels, including the 'Vestfrakt', has now entered bankruptcy. The process began when an employee initiated bankruptcy proceedings against the company over a claim of 134,000 Norwegian crowns. On the very day the petition was filed, Sealg attempted to self-file for bankruptcy; however, this was denied due to the pending claim. The formal bankruptcy application will be addressed in the Sogn og Fjordane District Court in early March. For more details, see the report and accompanying photo at NRK: https://www.nrk.no/vestland/kollisjon-mellom-fritidsbat-og-lastebat-i-rosendal-1.16940320.

On March 6, 2019, the fishing vessel 'Basen' was engulfed in flames while docked at Storsandøy Way, located on the island of Henda in Averøy. The alarm was raised at 4:10 PM, prompting rapid responses from the local police and fire services in Møre og Romsdal. The fire erupted during maintenance operations underway on the ship. A smoke diver successfully entered the vessel, and by 5:30 PM, the flames had been brought under control. Following the fire's extinguishment, the crew proceeded to ventilate the interior of the 'Basen' to ensure safety.