Falksund Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On September 2, 2014, a maritime accident unfolded in the Oster Fjord around 11 a.m. when the passenger vessel 'Falksund' collided with the 15-meter vessel, TSMY 'Weller'. This incident occurred between Hordvikneset and Knarvik, involving six individuals on the 'Falksund' and four on the 'Weller'. During the collision, two passengers aboard the 'Weller' were thrown off balance due to the impact from a miscalculated full astern maneuver; however, miraculously, no injuries were reported. Following the accident, the captain of the 'Falksund' promptly contacted Rogaland radio. Fortunately, the Coast Guard vessel 'Olaf' was in close proximity and quickly picked up the Mayday call. The situation was dire as the 'Weller' took in substantial water through its bow, making it likely that the vessel could have capsized without the bilge pumps that were activated within five minutes. In response to the emergency, the lifeboat 'Kristian Gerhard Jebsen' was dispatched to offer support, equipped with additional pumping equipment. They arrived approximately 25 minutes after the initial report from Rogaland radio. After assisting the 'Weller', the 'Kristian Gerhard Jebsen' escorted the damaged vessel to Hjelmås. Steps were taken to ensure the safety of the Canadian tourists onboard the 'Weller', with the lifeboat 'Melibra' from Lindas and the Meland fire boat providing transportation back to Steinestø Quay. Eventually, the 'Weller' was able to proceed to Hjelmås Mechnical Verkstad AS for repairs, having been en route from Steinestø to Hagel Sound when the 'Falksund' approached from the south towards Eikefet. For further reading and detailed reports on this maritime incident, please check these Norwegian sources with videos and photos: [NRK](http://www.nrk.no/hordaland/batkollisjon-i-osterfjorden-1.11910969), [BA](http://www.ba.no/nyheter/article7561260.ece), [BT](http://www.bt.no/nyheter/lokalt/Batkrasj-i-Osterfjorden-3188712.html), [Nordhordland](http://www.nordhordland.no/nyhende/article7561595.ece).

A workplace accident occurred on March 19, 2013, when a Swedish man in his fifties fell approximately 2.5 meters into the cargo hold of the MV Falk Sund. The incident took place at around 11:36 a.m. near the Sotra Bridge in Hordaland, prompting a swift response from local authorities, including police, fire services, and health personnel. Following the fall, the injured worker was promptly transported to Haukeland University Hospital for medical attention. At the time of the accident, the Falk Sund was en route to Bergen, carrying a cargo of sand, but was subsequently docked at Sotra. The shipping company has officially reported the incident to the Sjøfartsdirektoratet. For further details and images from the scene, check the Norwegian news report here: http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/hordaland/1.10955190.

On November 25, 2011, at 8:18 PM, a distress call was made to the Rescue Coordination Centre at Sola regarding the "Falksund," which was experiencing engine failure while navigating the Karm Sound, just north of Kopervik. In response, a lifeboat, a pilot vessel, and the coast guard ship "Bergen" were dispatched to provide assistance. When the pilot boat arrived, the "Falksund" was on the verge of drifting onto the coast. However, by shortly before 9 PM, the emergency situation was successfully managed, and the "Falksund" was safely towed back to Kopervik. For a detailed report, visit: http://www.karmoynytt.no/2011/11/25/lastebat-fikk-motorstans-i-uvaeret/