Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Eid

On March 3, 2020, at precisely 2:10 p.m., the ferry 'Eid' experienced a collision with the quay at Sæbø, Norway. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries among the passengers, although the abrupt impact did cause some people to be thrown around inside the vessel. Travelers aboard the ferry were preparing to disembark as it approached the terminal when the incident occurred. The ferry, traveling at a speed of five knots, struck the dock due to a failure in the engine's response system, which hindered attempts to decelerate. The sequence of events began with the ferry crashing into the dock and subsequently scraping alongside an adjacent structure before eventually grounding in shallow waters. Remarkably, after approximately thirty minutes, the ferry was able to free itself. For more details, including photos and videos of the incident, check out the reports from Norwegian news outlets: [Morenytt](https://www.morenytt.no/nyheiter/2020/03/03/Ferje-krasja-med-land-21242422.ece) and [Sunnmørsposten](https://www.smp.no/video/article21242260.ece).

The ferry 'Eid' has been towed to Florvåg after experiencing engine troubles in the picturesque Lysefjord. On October 26, 2023, the vessel was transported from Klasaskjeret in Stavanger to Florvåg, located on Askøy. Repairs are expected to return the ferry to operational status by 2019. The 'Eid' docked in Forsand on June 1, marking a significant moment in this unfolding story. Read more about this incident and view accompanying photos in the Norwegian report here: https://www.aftenbladet.no/lokalt/i/7lv284/-Slept-til-Bergen-etter-motorhavariet-pa-Lysefjorden.

On August 21, inspections aboard the 'Eid' revealed that smoke, which had prompted an evacuation, was not due to an open flame, but rather a leak of lubricating oil. The tourist ferry operated by Fjord1 was successfully evacuated, with both passengers and crew safely disembarked. Fjord1 expressed relief at the effective evacuation process and noted that the damage appeared to be minimal. Further investigations are underway to ascertain the definitive cause of the incident. The 'Eid', which is chartered by Fjord1 ASA to The Fjords DÅ for services in the scenic Lyse Fjord, has since been temporarily replaced by another passenger vessel to maintain the connection for travelers.