Boknafjord Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

An unfortunate incident unfolded aboard the 'Boknafjord' on the afternoon of October 6, 2022, when an elderly woman suffered injuries after falling during adverse weather conditions. As rough seas lashed the vessel, the woman was positioned at the front of the lounge when the mishap occurred, just moments before the ship was scheduled to dock in Arsvågen. Fortunately, the onboard crew responded swiftly, providing immediate first aid to the injured passenger. To ensure further care, an ambulance was summoned and she was transported directly from the quay for additional medical attention.

On April 22, 2013, a small fire broke out in the canteen of the MV Boknafjord as it was en route from Mortavika to Arsvågen. The incident, sparked by grease, produced noticeable flames and smoke in the galley area. Fortunately, the crew acted swiftly, and the fire was promptly extinguished without the need to activate the general fire alarm. The situation was efficiently managed, ensuring the safety of all onboard.

On January 30, 2013, at approximately 3 p.m., two buses experienced significant damage during a tumultuous crossing of the Boknajord from Mortavika to Arsvågen, as severe weather conditions struck the region. The affected buses, operated by Kystbussen and Bus4You, were traveling to Bergen and found themselves exposed on the ferry's foreship when powerful waves surged over the deck. In light of the dangerous conditions, ferry sailings across the Boknajord were halted until the evening. As the situation unfolded, the buses had to be towed away from Arsvågen, as they lost electrical power following the destruction of their windshields. For further details, the Norwegian media has posted photos and coverage of the incident here: http://www.h-avis.no/nyheter/bussrutene-ble-knust-i-uveret-1.7744766 and http://www.vg.no/nyheter/vaer/artikkel.php?artid=10113433.