Reviews & Ratings for the Basto-Ii

On February 3, 2019, the ferry 'Bastø II', operating the Halhjem-Sandvikvåg route, encountered a significant challenge when it suffered an engine failure shortly after departing Halhjem at 1:50 p.m. The incident occurred approximately 20 minutes into the journey, stranding 102 passengers on board. Initial assistance was provided by two smaller tugboats, which began towing the vessel back to Halhjem around 3:10 p.m. However, the task proved to be beyond their capabilities. A more powerful tug, the 'BB Server' (IMO: 9410612), arrived on the scene at 4:30 p.m., significantly enhancing the rescue efforts. After a coordinated operation, the 'Bastø II' successfully berthed in Halhjem at 7:15 p.m. The ferry operator, Torghatten Nord, responded to the situation by deploying the reserve ferry 'Marsteinen' as a temporary replacement. Nonetheless, the incident led to a series of cancellations and delays throughout the route for the remainder of the afternoon and evening. Since taking over the route on January 1, Torghatten Nord has faced setbacks due to delays in the delivery of new ferries intended for the connection, necessitating the chartering of four older vessels in the interim. For further details and images, Norwegian news outlets have provided coverage: https://www.bt.no/nyheter/lokalt/i/kanBXX/Ferge-med-102-om-bord-fikk-stans-i-Bjornafjorden, https://www.tv2.no/a/10389705/, and https://www.nrk.no/hordaland/ferje-med-102-personar-om-bord-fekk-motorstans-i-bjornafjorden-1.14413338.

On February 4, 2017, at approximately 4 p.m., the ferry 'Bastø II' encountered significant engine issues while operating between Moss and Horten. The vessel experienced engine failure and was forced to remain stationary in the bay. Consequently, all ferry services were suspended until further notice due to detected leaks in the fuel line within the engine room. The 'Bastø II' was subsequently docked safely in Horten as emergency repairs were assessed.

On December 28, 2016, the ferry 'Bastø II' was rendered inoperative due to significant vibration issues and was subsequently docked at Karljohansvern in Horten for repairs. This technical setback has resulted in only four ferries continuing operations on the route between Horten and Moss during the 'Bastø II' downtime. Repairs to the damaged shaft are expected to take some time, leaving the remaining fleet to manage the increased passenger demand.