Gjemnes Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the ferry 'Gjemnes', operating between Holmestrand and Langøya, ran aground on the breakwater rock fill at Hakan. Fortunately, just 15 minutes later, the vessel was able to free itself with assistance from the crew boat 'Hørtte' (MMSI: 257054700). By around 3 p.m., 'Gjemnes' successfully docked at its designated berth, allowing all passengers and vehicles to disembark safely. The incident occurred amidst dense fog, highlighting the challenges faced by mariners. The following night, on March 1, the lifeboat 'Ivar Formo' (MMSI: 257089480) conducted a thorough inspection of the ferry's hull through a diving operation. Remarkably, 'Gjemnes' resumed its regular route later that day. For further details and images of the incident, visit the reports at: https://www.jarlsbergavis.no/langoya-ferga-kjorte-seg-fast-i-steinfyllinga/s/5-26-553502 and https://x.com/NSSR/status/1895793027337371983.

On August 12, 2017, the ferry 'Gjemnes' encountered a navigational mishap, resulting in it running aground at Bjelkarøy, located south of Flesland near Bergen. The vessel was carrying a crew of seven at the time of the incident. Emergency response was swift, with the lifeboat 'RS 163' dispatched to the scene for assistance, which included a hull survey conducted by a diver. To facilitate the safe refloating of the ferry, the tug 'BB Coaster' was summoned and arrived at the site around 1:30 p.m. The 'Gjemnes' was successfully pulled off the ground at 2 p.m. and regained its power to proceed. After the incident, the ferry was docked at Rubbestadneset for necessary repairs, reaching there at approximately 6:30 p.m. The incident has raised safety concerns regarding navigation practices in the area. For further details and related photos, you can visit Norwegian news reports available at NRK and BA.

On December 10, 2015, the ferry 'Heilhorn' experienced a grounding incident shortly after departing from Sandvikvåg in Fitjar, Norway. At approximately 6:20 p.m., the vessel struck a rock at Raudholmane, just a few hundred meters from the pier. This ferry services the route between Sandvikvåg and Husavåg in Austevoll. Amid challenging weather conditions, emergency procedures were initiated, leading to the evacuation of 13 passengers. The individuals were safely transferred to the ferry 'Raunefjord,' which operates between Halhjem and Sandvikvåg. The transfer was conducted via lifeboat, with multiple trips required to ensure everyone's safety. All evacuees were equipped with full rescue gear during the operation. The lifeboat 'Bjarne Kyrkjebø,' which was conducting exercises in Korsfjorden, received the distress call via VHF radio and reached the site within 30 minutes. Other vessels, including 'Simrad Ferder' and 'Askerbæringen,' responded to the incident as well. At around 9:50 p.m., 'Askerbæringen' successfully pulled the 'Heilhorn' free from the rock. Subsequently, the vessel was taken under tow by the 'Bjarne Kyrkjebø' and escorted back to Sandvikvåg. This incident brings to mind previous maritime tragedies, with many passengers expressing concerns reminiscent of the Sleipner accident. For further details and multimedia coverage of this incident, check these Norwegian news outlets: [bt.no](http://www.bt.no/nyheter/lokalt/--Tenkte-pa-Sleipner-ulykken-3501593.html), [tv2.no](http://www.tv2.no/a/7773559), [h-avis.no](http://www.h-avis.no/nyheter/fitjar/samferdsel/tenkte-pa-sleipner/s/5-62-195567), [nrk.no](http://www.nrk.no/hordaland/_-tenkte-vi-skulle-synke-som-_titanic_-1.12698297), [nrk.no](http://www.nrk.no/hordaland/ferge-grunnstott-pa-sandvikvag-1.12698193), and [ba.no](http://www.ba.no/nyheter/politi/trafikkulykker/passasjerferge-gikk-pa-grunn/s/5-8-219684).