Basto-Vi Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On May 22, 2017, commuters faced significant delays as two ferries operating on the Horten-Moss route were rendered inoperable due to unforeseen technical issues. At the same time, the Oslo Fjord Tunnel was closed, leading to extensive queues at the Moss quay, with wait times soaring to over an hour for travelers hoping to board Bastø Fosen ferries. The affected vessels were the 'Bastø IV' and 'Bastø VI'. The cancellation of the 'Bastø VI's first trips, scheduled to depart Horten at 6:45 a.m. and Moss at 7:30 a.m., was attributed to an oil leak in the 'Bastø IV's main engine, though it was confirmed that no oil had leaked into the sea. Meanwhile, the 'Bastø VI' faced a separate issue with its propeller connection, keeping it docked in Horten. Fortunately, the 'Bastø VI' was able to resume service later in the day, with operations returning to normal around 3:30 p.m.