Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Haroyfjord

On January 19, 2018, at 1:25 p.m., the ferry 'Hardanger' collided with the fisher quay in Stavanger. The force of the impact caused passengers to be thrown onto the deck, fortunately without any injuries reported. A short while later, approximately 10-15 minutes post-collision, the ferry's trap doors were opened, allowing vehicles to drive onto the quay, although the gate did not fully open. About half an hour after the allision, the 'Hardanger' resumed its route to Tau. For further details, view the Norwegian report featuring photos at Aftenbladet: https://www.aftenbladet.no/lokalt/i/VR1pmd/Tau-ferja-braste-inn-i-kaien.

The ferry 'Hardanger' has resumed operations as of June 10, following a recent blackout incident that led to its collision with a ferry quay last week. On June 9, the vessel underwent rigorous trials and inspections conducted by the Norwegian Veritas and the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. The repairs included three key modifications to the gas engines, along with enhancements to the operating system and updates to docking procedures. After these improvements, the 'Hardanger' has been cleared for service once again and is scheduled for final testing on the night of July 10.

On July 1, 2014, a maritime incident occurred when the ferry 'Hardanger', en route from Stavanger, lost control and collided with the ferry quay at Tau. This unexpected allision caused significant disruptions, resulting in the ferry losing engine power and electrical failure onboard. At the time, there were 105 passengers and a crew of 11 aboard the vessel, which was carrying between 20 to 30 vehicles. Witnesses reported feeling a sudden shift and quickly settled onto the stairs as the events unfolded. Following the collision that damaged the quay by breaking concrete, the 'Hardanger' managed to navigate back to the embarkation point without any reported injuries. Passengers and vehicles disembarked safely, although the truck drivers had to carefully reverse off the deck. The Norwegian authorities, including the police and the Norwegian Maritime Directorate, launched an investigation into the incident while ferry operations were suspended indefinitely. Motorists were directed to utilize the alternative ferry route between Lauvvik and Oanes during this period. On July 2, the damaged ferry was docked at the Rosenberg Yard, where divers contracted by Norled initiated a thorough technical examination to identify the cause of the malfunction and inspect the ferry's hull for damage. Norled also conducted a comprehensive review of the onboard systems designed to prevent such failures in the future. For further insights, a Norwegian report featuring photos and videos can be viewed at the following links: [ABC Nyheter](http://www.abcnyheter.no/nyheter/2014/07/01/tau-fergen-kjorte-inn-i-kaien) and [Aftenbladet](http://www.aftenbladet.no/nyheter/lokalt/ryfylke/Tau-sambandet-apnet-igjen-etter-at-ferja-smalt-inn-i-kaien-3455426.html#.U7PFTrFBlsm).