Working Conditions Aboard the Bjugnholm

On January 26, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m., the vessel 'Bjugnholm' encountered a significant water ingress incident while docked at Tjeldbergodden in Aure, coordinates 63° 19' N 009° 09' E. The ship, carrying a crew of four, had just arrived from Florø and was scheduled to continue to Holla Kyrkseter. This mishap occurred during cargo operations, as the vessel was fully loaded with rocks and gravel after mooring at the industrial plant site. The Norwegian Coast Guard, along with the lifeboat 'Horn Flyer' from the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (NSSR), responded promptly, assisting with the evacuation of water from the hull. While engaged in pumping efforts, the crew of 'Horn Flyer' attempted to identify the source of the leak, speculating that it might have resulted from a breach in the hull during the unloading process. Another probing theory suggested that a malfunction of valves linked to the ballast water tank could have led to the ship listing. Thankfully, there were no reports of damage or environmental pollution stemming from this incident, and the vessel was confirmed to be out of imminent danger. To restore equilibrium, plans were developed to offload the remaining cargo. Following the incident, the 'Bjugnholm' was able to set sail from Tjeldbergodden on February 1, making port in Kristiansund on February 3. For additional details and images, visit the full reports at https://www.tk.no/bat-tar-inn-vann/s/5-51-1803573?fbclid=Iwb21leAPkvDBjbGNrA-S8JmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHp9lO18UFjDVaZVsQ-DfK_suKtVDLM4ARgEQvWW5ZGszC-obbnOESbo6rUdB_aem_AZSZjMOnkwiqgaU69IIMAg and https://www.kystens.no/rederi/averoy-rederiet-avdramatiserer-hendelsen/2-1-1934262.

In the early hours of March 20, 2019, the cargo vessel 'Bulk Trans' encountered a severe crisis, suffering from water ingress and simultaneous engine failure while positioned near the Edøy ferry quay in Smøla. The situation was quickly addressed as the pilot boat 'Los 133' attached a towing line to prevent the ship from running aground. Emergency responders swiftly mobilized, including the lifeboat 'Erik Bye', a Seaking helicopter from Ørlandet, and the tugboat 'Waterman' (MMSI: 259587000), all contributing to the dewatering efforts. Additionally, the Norwegian Coastguard's patrol boat 'Nornen' diverted to the scene to provide further assistance. Remarkably, the team managed to control the water ingress by 2:30 a.m. Shortly after, at 4:10 a.m., tug 'Waterman' began towing the 'Bulk Trans' with five crew members on board, heading north toward Kvernhusvika, accompanied by the 'Njord' for support. This convoy made its way to Frihetsholmen for thorough damage inspections. The 'Bulk Trans' successfully docked at Namsos on March 27, having traveled from Kristiansund, before it continued to Åfjord Port, arriving at 1:15 p.m. on March 28. For more detailed coverage, refer to the Norwegian report with photographs: https://www.hitra-froya.no/nyheter/2019/03/20/Skip-tok-inn-mye-vann-slepes-til-Hitra-18696985.ece

On July 4, 2015, at approximately 6:38 AM, the cargo vessel 'Bjugnholm,' en route from Roervik, struck an unmarked reef near Skeishavna in Leka, located north of Madsøya. The vessel was carrying a crew of six at the time of the incident. Responding to the situation, the crew of the lifeboat 'Harald V' opted to wait for rising water levels to aid in the refloating of the grounded ship. After several hours, the 'Bjugnholm' successfully refloated at 11:42 AM and made its way back to the quay under its own power. Following the incident, divers conducted a thorough inspection of the hull, which revealed that the vessel would need to be unloaded at Leka prior to undertaking necessary repairs. For detailed Norwegian reports complete with photographs, you can visit [Namdal Avis](http://www.namdalsavisa.no/skipsfart/leka/baten-losses-etter-grunnberoring/s/5-31-70891) and [Adresseavisen](http://www.adressa.no/nyheter/nordtrondelag/article11278647.ece).