Reviews & Ratings for the Eikefjord

On August 29, 2017, at 2:30 PM, the freighter 'Eikefjord' encountered a grounding incident in Gunhildvågen, Auseholet, shortly after departing Egersund on August 27. Fortunately, the vessel, which was carrying a crew of six, did not experience any injuries during the mishap. A tugboat was dispatched to assist, successfully pulling the 'Eikefjord' free and escorting her to Florø by 3:30 PM. After resolving the situation, the ship departed from Florø on September 3 at 5:15 PM, setting sail for Myre with an expected arrival date of September 8.

On May 16, 2014, just before 1 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Skansanes' struck rocks near Skotungneset on the Storfjord in Sunnmøre. This incident followed a very close encounter with fish farms located at Fausa. Fortunately, the sand carrier was soon able to refloat and made its way to Valldal, where local authorities boarded the ship to conduct an inquiry. Initial investigations suggested that the captain may have dozed off while at the helm. Authorities confirmed there was no suspicion of alcohol involvement. The Norwegian Maritime Directorate was promptly notified about the occurrence. For further details, you can view Norwegian reports and videos at the following links: [SMP News](http://www.smp.no/nyheter/article9699729.ece#2) and [TV2 News](http://www.tv2.no/2014/05/17/nyheter/5603181).

On November 16, 2012, the cargo vessel 'Hav Sund' experienced a grounding incident south of Maloy at 5 a.m. while navigating its route from Husoy to Myre. The ship, loaded with gravel and sand, became stranded to the west of Risøy. With a crew of five on board, the vessel managed to refloat using its own power and successfully made its way to Maloy by 7 p.m. for necessary inspections. Following the incident, the local county police planned to question the crew regarding the circumstances surrounding the grounding. For further details, you can refer to the Norwegian report that includes a photo: http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.8399826.