Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Hagland-Captain

In a startling incident on the early hours of October 16, 2025, the cargo vessel 'Hagland Captain', while navigating from Porsgrunn to Halden, ran aground under the Svinesund Bridge in thick fog at coordinates 59° 06' N 011° 15' E. Loaded with timber, alongside 85 tons of diesel and three tons of lubricants, the vessel found itself stranded just after 1 a.m. on the Swedish side of the structure. Promptly alerted, the Swedish Coast Guard received notification at 1:30 a.m. Fortunately, there were no reports of damage, pollution, or water ingress. A tug was dispatched by the vessel traffic service (VTS) and arrived on the scene at 3:30 a.m., with assistance from the patrol vessel 'KBV 310' (MMSI: 265400000), which began questioning the crew and initiated an investigation. A breathalyzer test conducted on the crew returned negative results, and both Norwegian authorities and the Strömstad rescue service were informed of the situation. The Norwegian Environmental Emergency Response Team was also prepared in case of any pollutant discharge. As dawn broke, divers from the Coast Guard surveyed the vessel’s hull to assess for damage and to understand the grounding incident. They confirmed there were no obstacles hindering a towing operation. The Coast Guard requested support from the Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS) to ferry environmental rescue equipment to the location. The Swedish Transport Agency and the local rescue service in Strömstad were notified about the occurrence. After initial evaluations, it was determined to await the tide, expected at 3 p.m., to begin the recovery process. Tugs 'Bob' (IMO: 9875915) and 'Bebe' (IMO: 6423890) initiated lifting operations at 1 p.m., successfully refloating the vessel by 2:50 p.m. Following this, 'Hagland Captain' was towed along the Ringdals Fjord to safely berth in Halden, escorted by patrol vessel 'KBV 032' (IMO: 9536583) from Lysekil. The ship departed the port on October 17, heading to Haugesund, where it arrived at Stocznia Westcon Shipyard on October 18 and remained stationary as of October 20. A preliminary inquiry regarding maritime negligence is currently in progress. The Coast Guard maintains a clear understanding of the incident's timeline. Notably, this is not the first distress incident for 'Hagland Captain', which experienced engine failure during a severe storm at Hustadvika in Møre og Romsdal on March 23, 2019, while again carrying timber, necessitating the crew’s evacuation via helicopter. For further details and updates, you can find reports with accompanying photos and videos from various news outlets.

On the morning of March 25, the cargo vessel "Hagland Captain" was safely towed to Averøy after its anchor chains were severed once weather conditions improved. The offshore tug "Boa Balder" (IMO: 9462342) was responsible for the tow, with additional support from the Norwegian Coastguard's patrol boat "Harstad" (IMO: 9312107) providing escort. The vessel ultimately docked at the industrial park in Kjerkevågen/Averøy at 3:30 PM. On March 26, representatives from the classification society DNV GL boarded the ship for an investigative assessment. Initial findings from the Norwegian Maritime Directorate indicated that the vessel did not make contact with the seabed. The incident was traced back to a breaking wave that breached an air intake, leading to water spraying onto an electrical panel and resulting in a short circuit that disabled the diesel engine. In response to the incident involving the cargo loss of approximately 300 logs, surveillance aircraft LN-KYV was deployed over Trondheimsleia to monitor the situation, but no sightings were reported. Finally, the "Hagland Captain" departed Averøy on April 2 at 9:45 PM, heading towards Fiborgtangen with an estimated time of arrival set for the same evening. For those interested in further details, Norwegian media coverage includes photos and videos documenting the event, accessible through the following links: - [KSU Article](https://ksu.no/artikler/ksu-no/96236-lasteskipet-hagland-captain-inn-bremsnesfjorden) - [SMP Report](https://www.smp.no/nyheter/2019/03/25/Lasteskipet-Hagland-Captain-blir-slept-til-Aver%C3%B8y-18730704.ece) - [Kystverket Update](https://www.kystverket.no/Nyheter/2019/mars/hendelsene-ved-hustadvika/) - [Another KSU Article](https://ksu.no/artikler/ksu-no/96236-lasteskipet-hagland-captain-inn-bremsnesfjorden) - [TK News Report](https://www.tk.no/nyheter/viking-sky/hustadvika/politiet-oppretter-undersokelsessaker-etter-motorhavariene/s/5-51-618218) - [YouTube Coverage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSuq28DJefg)

On the evening of March 23, 2019, the cargo vessel 'Hagland Captain' issued a distress signal near Hustadvika along the Romsdal coast, prompting a rapid response from local rescue teams. At approximately 7:40 p.m., two rescue helicopters were dispatched to assist the vessel, which was struggling against high waves in the treacherous waters. Due to a severe engine failure that had occurred an hour earlier at 7 p.m., the 'Hagland Captain' experienced a dangerous situation, losing a portion of its timber cargo to the sea. The crew, comprising nine members, was put on high alert as the weather conditions changed, with winds turning to the west, potentially exacerbating their perilous situation. The ship, which had set sail from Karlskrona on March 15 destined for Skogn, faced increasing instability. In a dramatic turn of events, the crew abandoned ship and jumped into the waters to ensure their safety. They were subsequently rescued by helicopters from the Search and Rescue mission in conjunction with the cruise ship 'Viking Sky'. Fortunately, all crew members were safely recovered and flown back to shore. The next morning, on March 24, the 'Hagland Captain' was anchored at position 63° 0.21' N, 007° 8.01' E, although it was reported to have a significant list to port. For more detailed accounts and visuals of this unfolding maritime incident, you can check out the reports from Norwegian sources [here](https://www.nrk.no/mr/siste_-politiet-har-fatt-inn-ny-mayday-signal-1.14487704) and [here](https://www.tu.no/artikler/kortslutning-i-tavle-var-arsaken-til-motorstansen/461317).

In a groundbreaking move for the maritime sector, Wärtsilä has entered into an agreement with Hagland Shipping AS to undertake a hybrid retrofit installation on the ‘Hagland Captain’. This innovative project, announced in December 2018, is set to be the first of its kind specifically designed for short-sea shipping vessels. The ‘Hagland Captain’, a general cargo ship operated by Hagland Shipping, will serve as a testbed for this transformative technology, which promises to enhance operational efficiency and reduce emissions in maritime transportation.