Boemlafjord Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On February 27, 2025, the ferry 'Bømlafjord', which operates along the Langevåg-Buavåg route, faced significant technical issues early in the morning. This disruption led to the cancellation of the 5:45 a.m. departure from Langevåg and the 6:15 a.m. sailing from Buavåg. The operator, Fjord1, announced that ferry services would continue to be suspended until further notice, with the 'Bømlafjord' remaining docked in Buavåg as maintenance and repairs are carried out.

On June 14, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m., a 31-foot fishing vessel began taking on water in the scenic Bømlafjorden located in Vestland, prompting an urgent call for assistance. At the time of the distress call, there was one individual aboard the fishing boat. Swiftly responding to the emergency, an ambulance boat was dispatched alongside a nearby defense vessel. The first vessel to arrive at the scene was the ferry 'Bømlafjord', which immediately deployed its Man Overboard (MOB) procedures. By 5:30 p.m., the crew of the 'Bømlafjord' successfully reached the stranded fisherman, who had evacuated his vessel and was temporarily aboard a smaller dinghy. He was subsequently transferred to the ambulance vessel 'Rosedoktoren' for further care. This timely rescue operation highlights the coordination and responsiveness of marine rescue services in the region.

On March 29, 2020, at 10 p.m., the 'Bømlafjord,' which operates the Langevåg-Buavåg ferry route, ran aground while navigating towards Buavåg. At the time of the incident, there were seven individuals on board. Authorities, including the South-West police district in Stavanger and the Chief Investigation Center for Southern Norway (HRS), were promptly alerted to the situation. The ferry became immobilized approximately 300 meters from the dock in Buavåg. To assist in the recovery, the well boat 'Ronja Sund' and fishing vessel 'Mir' were dispatched to the scene. By 11:30 p.m., the 'Ronja Sund' successfully established a towing connection and managed to guide the ferry back into deeper fjord waters. Through the night, the vessel was safely towed to Langevåg. The NSSR lifeboat 'Resque Sundt,' based at the Leirvik station, was also mobilized to the incident location. Additionally, the fireboat from Leirvik was alerted as a precautionary measure to address any potential oil spills. The ferry resumed its operations, departing from Langevåg to Høylandsbygd on March 30. It subsequently docked at Halsnøy Dokk A/S at 1:50 a.m. on March 31 for necessary investigations and repairs. For more detailed coverage, refer to the Norwegian reports featuring the incident: [BT.no](https://www.bt.no/nyheter/lokalt/i/Jo51g7/ferge-grunnstoette-etter-to-ukers-drift-hadde-vi-visst-hvorfor-hadd), [Bømlo Nytt](https://www.bomlo-nytt.no/nyhende/langevag-ferja-gjekk-pa-grunn-ved-buavag/), and [iLaks](https://ilaks.no/ferge-gikk-pa-grunn-slept-til-trygg-havn-av-bronnbaten-ronja-sund/).