Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Kv-Heimdal

On October 13, 2024, a maritime emergency unfolded in Sortlandssundet when the KV 'Heimdal' was dispatched to assist the work boat 'Duplo', which was sinking after taking on water. At the time, a young man in his 20s was aboard the 'Duplo'. Fortunately, he was able to transfer to a nearby fishing vessel before the work boat succumbed to the sea. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received the distress signal at 1:17 p.m. via Coastal Radio. Although the 'Heimdal' swiftly responded, it arrived at the location only to discover that the 'Duplo' had already vanished beneath the waves. In the aftermath, a smaller Sjøbjørn-class boat was sent out to tackle the debris in the waters surrounding the sinking site, as the 'Heimdal' was positioned farther away. Authorities have initiated a police investigation to determine the cause of the incident, which remains unclear. For further details and images related to this maritime incident, visit the following links: https://www.kystens.no/nyheter/arbeidsbat-sank-ved-sortland-n-person-reddet/2-1-1723707 and https://www.blv.no/bat-tok-inn-vann-og-sank-deretter/s/5-9-783729.