The Haram: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

Following the discovery of propeller damage by divers after the grounding incident at Dryna, the ferry 'Haram' was taken out of service for necessary repairs. On February 11, the vessel made its way to a shipyard located in Fiskarstranda to undergo permanent fixes. In the interim, the operator Torghatten Nord has deployed the reserve ferry 'Røsund' to maintain service on the Brattvåg-Dryna route. For more details and photos of the incident and repairs, visit NRK's coverage here: https://www.nrk.no/mr/mf-haram-grunnstotte-_-dykkere-har-undersokt-ferga-etter-grunnstotinga-1.17260532.

On the evening of February 9, 2025, the ferry 'Haram', which services the route between Dryna and Brattvåg, experienced an unexpected grounding incident at Litleholmen, just moments after departing the port of Dryna. At approximately 7:30 p.m., as it made its way into open waters, the vessel suddenly veered 90 degrees to starboard and headed northwest. Despite the alarming situation, the 'Haram' managed to dislodge itself without external assistance after repositioning all vehicles to the rear of the ship. Utilizing its engine power, the ferry backed away from the ground, successfully returning to Dryna by 8:25 p.m. Upon its arrival, the vehicles were quickly disembarked, though the regular ferry service was suspended for the remainder of the evening. In the wake of the incident, some passengers opted to travel to Solholmen in order to catch another ferry to Mordalsvågen, followed by a connection from Molde to Vestnes. Initial assessments indicated propeller damage to the 'Haram', and a thorough inspection by divers took place on the morning of February 10 to assess the extent of the issues. Until a full evaluation of the damage could be conducted, Torghatten Nord announced that the ferry would remain stationary. Normal operations are expected to resume by 1:55 p.m. with the standby ferry 'Røsund' taking over the route. For further updates and photographs of the incident, interested parties can refer to reports from local news outlets: [RBnett](https://www.rbnett.no/nyheter/i/lVmWRk/nyhetsstudio?pinnedEntry=498720) and [NRK](https://www.nrk.no/mr/mf-haram-grunnstotte-_-dykkere-har-undersokt-ferga-etter-grunnstotinga-1.17260532).

On May 27, 2020, a group of activists took a stand against the wind turbine project on Haramsøya by obstructing the ferry 'Austevoll' at the Skjelten ferry dock. The ferry, which arrived in the morning carrying vital construction materials for the project, found itself at the center of a protest shortly after 10 a.m. Local police were alerted and dispatched two vehicles to the scene to manage the situation. This protest not only posed risks to the demonstrators but also to the crew and passengers aboard the ferry. The activists are opposing the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy's recent approval of the wind turbine construction on Haramsøya, which was sanctioned on March 24 following the green light from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE). Despite this governmental support, a segment of the local population remains adamantly against the development, leading to ongoing protests aimed at halting the expansion of the power facility. By 11:30 a.m., the activist presence had diminished, but tensions remained high as contractor vehicles were prevented from leaving the ferry. This disruption followed previous protests on May 26, where additional activists had blocked the ferry quay to stop the transport of trailers necessary for the turbine construction. The resistance against the wind power initiative underscores the ongoing community apprehensions regarding renewable energy developments in the region, as residents voice their concerns over the potential impacts on the local environment and landscape.