Reviews & Ratings for the Kv-Njord

In a dramatic search and rescue operation on the night of March 26, 2017, the vessels "Njord" and "Idar Ulstein" responded to a distress call from a 26-foot fishing boat that had run aground amidst a powerful storm off the coast of southern Hitra. Shorty after midnight, the fishing vessel's captain signaled for help as his craft became stranded. Unfortunately, due to coordination issues, the lifeboat took several hours to reach the distressed fisherman, finally arriving at Ramsøy Sound around 3 a.m. Upon arrival, rescuers discovered the fishing vessel lying on its side against the rocks at Forsnes. The "Idar Ulstein" swiftly deployed a rescue runner to secure and safely retrieve the fisherman from his precarious situation near Kristiansund. By the time the "Njord" approached the scene in the early morning, the fishing vessel had succumbed to the rising tide and was submerged. Rescue teams worked quickly, employing air balloons to refloat the grounded craft, which was then towed to a shoreline yard for further assistance. The combined efforts of both rescue vessels ensured the safety of the grounded fisherman and mitigated the risks posed by the tumultuous sea. For further details and visuals from this successful operation, visit the following links: [Adresse News](http://www.adressa.no/nyheter/sortrondelag/2017/03/26/Redningssk%C3%B8yte-berget-mann-fra-grunnst%C3%B8tt-b%C3%A5t-14505914.ece), [Hitra Froya](http://www.hitra-froya.no/nyheter/2017/03/26/Med-vannscooteren-reddet-de-mannen-fra-grunnst%C3%B8tt-b%C3%A5t-14507527.ece), and check out some images of the operation: , , , .

In the early hours of February 28-29, 2015, the tug 'Lomax' became grounded at Lerøyosen in Kors Fjord, prompting immediate action from emergency services. The Norwegian Coastguard received notification of the situation just after midnight. The ambulance boat 'Rygervakt' was the first to respond, arriving swiftly on the scene. Shortly thereafter, the tug 'Njord' was deployed to assist the stranded 25-meter vessel, reaching the site just 15 minutes later. The crew of 'Njord' worked diligently to dewater the 'Lomax' and attempted multiple towing strategies alongside the vessel 'Rygerbuen'. However, the combination of shallow waters surrounding the tug, accompanied by strong winds and tumultuous sea conditions, ultimately resulted in the capsizing of the 'Lomax' before successful salvage could be achieved. At approximately 02:30, the two crew members aboard the vessel were safely evacuated and transported to Flesland quay by the 'Njord'. This incident has drawn attention with visual coverage from Norwegian media, available at http://www.vestnytt.no/incoming/Slepebat-pa-grunn-ved-Leroy-278099.html and http://www.nrk.no/hordaland/bat-kantret---to-menn-reddet-av-kystvakten-1.12235835.