Reviews & Ratings for the Korsfjord

On the afternoon of October 31, 2018, at 1:10 p.m., a malfunction aboard the ferry 'Korsfjord' triggered a massive evacuation in Flak, situated just outside Trondheim. Authorities from the Trøndelag Fire and Rescue Service acted swiftly, evacuating thousands of residents in the vicinity amid fears of a significant gas leak. To ensure public safety, ferry services along the Flakk-Rørvik route were temporarily suspended, and the surrounding area was cordoned off. Firefighters conducted a thorough examination of the ferry, ultimately discovering that the issue stemmed from a technical fault rather than an actual gas leak. Once the situation was assessed and deemed safe, evacuation barriers were promptly lifted, and normal operations were resumed, although the 'Korsfjord' was kept sidelined for further investigations. For more detailed reports accompanied by images, visit the following links: [NRK](https://www.nrk.no/trondelag/kiosk-og-hus-i-trondelag-evakueres-pa-grunn-av-gasslekkasje-1.14273103) and [Adresseavisen](https://www.adressa.no/nyheter/trondelag/2018/10/31/Evakuerte-kiosk-og-nabohus-p%C3%A5-Flakk-fryktet-gasslekkasje-p%C3%A5-ferja-17791692.ece).

On April 27, 2015, around 3 p.m., the crew of the ferry "Korsfjord", which operates on the Flakk - Rørvik route, made a dramatic rescue in the Trondheimsfjord. While navigating their route, the ferry crew noticed something unusual in the water. On closer inspection, they discovered a lone swimmer making an ambitious attempt to cross the fjord. This man, clad in black wetsuits with only his head visible above the water, had swum halfway across the difficult 7.2-kilometer stretch between Flakk on the Trondheim side and Rørvik on the Fosen side. With no escort boat to safeguard him, the swimmer was in a precarious situation, facing potential dangers including nearby ferries. The crew of the "Korsfjord" swiftly launched a rescue boat and managed to bring the exhausted swimmer aboard, although he initially hesitated to join them. Thanks to their quick actions, a potential tragedy was averted and the swimmer was safely brought to shore.

A fire ignited on March 17, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. while the 'Korsfjord' ferry was en route from Rørvik to Flakk. The blaze erupted just eight minutes after departure from the quay, stemming from a truck parked on the car deck. Quick-thinking crew members promptly evacuated passengers to the lounge area, while simultaneously working to suppress the flames. The fire, which originated in the truck's engine, was brought under control before the vessel made its way back to shore. Emergency responders were alerted, and a Sea King helicopter was dispatched to the port in preparation for the ferry's arrival, which occurred 15 minutes later. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among passengers or crew during this incident. The fire was officially declared extinguished by 6:00 p.m. Following the incident, the 'Korsfjord' was taken out of service until the affected truck was removed and the deck was secured. Additionally, several crew members underwent health assessments for potential smoke inhalation exposure. For further coverage, including photos and video footage, please refer to the Norwegian news outlets: [Adresseavisen](http://www.adressa.no/incoming/article10761733.ece), [NRK Trøndelag](http://www.nrk.no/trondelag/lastebil-sto-i-brann-pa-flakk-ferga-1.12265488), and [Fosna-Folket](http://www.fosna-folket.no/nyheter/article10761818.ece).