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.