Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Fiskenes

In a heart-wrenching incident on the night of March 25, 2012, a 19-year-old crew member aboard the fishing vessel 'Fiskenes' from Langevåg lost his life while engaged in fishing operations off the coast of Rørvik. The alarming situation unfolded when the crew member went overboard around 11:55 p.m. on March 24, approximately six miles west of Rørvik. The Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) for southern Norway swiftly mobilized a response team, which included two helicopters, a lifeboat, and up to seven other vessels, embarking on a desperate search for him. Fortunately, weather conditions at the time of the accident were relatively mild, featuring a light breeze and clear visibility. However, despite these favorable circumstances, tragedy struck when the deceased was located at around 4 a.m. in the sea by the crew of the 'Nesbakken.' Reports indicate that the young man had become ensnared in the netting, with his feet caught in the ropes as the net was deployed, leading to his unfortunate drowning. At the time of the incident, the 'Fiskenes' was returning to its home port in Sunnmøre. Following recovery from the water, the body was transported to St. Olav Hospital in Trondheim for an autopsy to determine the specifics surrounding this devastating accident.