Canasta Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On the evening of January 8, 2020, the freighter 'Folla 2' encountered a critical situation when it suffered a rudder failure, causing it to lose control near Lille-Molla, in the municipality of Vågan, along Norway's picturesque West Fjord while heading to Svolvær. The incident prompted the JRCC North Norway to spring into action, dispatching the NSSR lifeboats, 'Sundt Flyer' from Svolvær and 'Det Norske Veritas' from Ballstad, to assist the distressed vessel, which was adrift amid wind speeds reaching 17.4 knots. As part of the emergency response, the local fishing vessel 'Knut Olav' (IMO: 9814686) also responded to the call for assistance, initially heading towards the disabled freighter but ultimately turning back. By 9:40 p.m., the situation had stabilized as the rudder was managed, allowing 'Folla 2' to withstand the challenging weather conditions. The arrival of the 'Sundt Flyer' marked a turning point as it took the freighter under tow. An hour later, the Norwegian Coast Guard's patrol boat 'Nordkapp' joined the operation, escorting the convoy safely to Lødingen. Throughout the ordeal, several other vessels, including the Hurtigruten ferry 'Lofoten', remained on standby in the vicinity to provide additional support if needed. The 'Folla 2,' which had departed from Bodø earlier that day at 2:45 p.m., arrived safely in Lødingen at 6:20 a.m. on January 9. Two days later, on January 11 at 6:30 a.m., the freighter resumed its journey, this time bound for Harstad, where it arrived at 11:30 a.m. and docked at Harstadt Mekaniske Verksted AS for necessary repairs. Following the repairs, 'Folla 2' departed again on January 21 at 1:15 p.m., setting course for Rørvik with an estimated time of arrival of 5:00 p.m. on January 22.

On the evening of January 23, 2015, the coastal vessel 'Folla' encountered a significant mishap as it collided with the Hadsel Bridge while navigating from Stokmarknes. Following the allision, the ship proceeded to dock at the steam ship quay in Hadsel to commence urgent repairs on the sustained damages. On January 24, divers from the lifeboat 'Knut Hoem' conducted a thorough inspection of the vessel alongside representatives from the ship's operational control team. The cargo on board was scheduled to be transferred to the cargo vessel 'Nyksund' on January 25. Notably, the 'Folla' has been a staple in the maritime transport sector, providing regular weekly services connecting Namsos to Tromsø since December 2008.

An unfortunate event occurred in Lurøy, Helgeland, on March 14, 2013, prompting a police investigation. A reindeer herd was migrating from Onøya to Røssøya when the freighter 'Folla', en route to Tromsø, came into the vicinity. Four individuals in a boat attempted to avert the impending disaster by signaling the ship to halt. Despite their efforts, the vessel continued its approach with no indication of stopping. As hundreds of reindeer swam across the sound, the 'Folla' collided with the herd at full speed. The leading reindeer panicked, causing chaos as they turned back into the path of those behind them. Tragically, several animals drowned during this incident, and many carcasses were eventually discovered along both sides of the strait. Following the distressing event, herders filed a formal complaint with the police on March 15, leading to an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding this animal tragedy. For further details, including photographs, refer to the Norwegian news report at http://nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nordland/1.10951724.