Melfjord Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On December 9, the ferry 'Marstein', carrying a total of 11 individuals, experienced a grounding incident while navigating from Sandvikvåg to Husavik. At approximately 5:28 p.m., local authorities were alerted to the situation, which occurred about one nautical mile offshore in the Austevoll area. Fortunately, all passengers and crew members, comprising seven passengers and six crew members, were unharmed. Following the grounding, the crew acted swiftly to communicate with the passengers, facilitating their transfer to safety aboard the ferry 'Tedno' headed for Husavik. By 6:45 p.m., the 'Marstein' had been successfully refloated and secured at the Husavik dock, with vehicle unloading commencing promptly at 6:51 p.m. In the aftermath, the local police initiated an investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident. For further details, you can view the Norwegian report, which includes a photo, at NRK's website.

On October 25, 2012, at 3:30 p.m., the ferry 'Marstein' collided with the quay at Venjaneset, resulting in significant damage. During the operation of lowering the ferry trapdoor, a concrete pillar at the ferry ramp was struck, leading to its destruction. This unfortunate incident caused a temporary halt to ferry operations between Hatvik and Venjaneset, with services resuming only after 8:40 p.m. Stay updated with detailed coverage and images in the Norwegian report available here: http://www.ba.no/nyheter/article6307134.ece.

On September 12, 2010, at 4:00 PM, the ferry 'Masjord', IMO 8714360, experienced a significant oil leak that necessitated immediate cessation of operations. This incident led to the cancellation of ferry services on the Halhjem-Våge route, affecting passenger travel plans. The situation was not stabilized until a replacement vessel, the 'Godøysundekspressen', arrived on site. By 8:30 PM, normal operations resumed, allowing service to return to its regular schedule. Maritime authorities underscore the importance of prompt responses to such incidents to minimize disruptions and ensure the safety of ferry operations.