Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Melkart-3

On November 13, 2016, a dramatic rescue unfolded in the turbulent waters off Svalbard involving the Norwegian patrol boat 'Harstad' and the trawler 'Melkart 3'. The trawler had fallen victim to a rope entangling its propeller while cod fishing, leaving it vulnerable amid fierce storms with waves reaching heights of eight meters in the Fisheries Protection Zone. To ensure the safety of the vessel and its crew, the Norwegian Coast Guard made the decision to tow the 'Melkart 3' towards the Norwegian coast, although initially, they planned to guide it to Longyearbyen. Due to constrained resources, however, they opted for the longer journey back to mainland Norway. Over the span of 340 miles, the trawler was towed at a mere speed of 1.5 knots. The situation saw a shift on the morning of November 17 when the offshore supply vessel 'NSO Crusader' (IMO: 8224470), dispatched from Hammerfest, fortunately took over the towing operations. The convoy then made its way toward the port of Honningsvåg, reaching their destination by 6:30 p.m. After a brief stay, the 'Melkart 3' departed Honningsvåg at 2:20 a.m. on November 19, setting course back to the fishing grounds in the Norwegian Sea. This remarkable incident highlights the challenges faced in arctic waters and the importance of quick response in maritime emergencies. For more details and images, visit the Norwegian report: https://www.nrk.no/troms/har-slept-russisk-traler-i-dagevis-1.13231104.

On September 24, 2011, at 6:23 PM, the coastal radio station in Bodø received an alarming report regarding a fire on the trawler 'Andøybuen'. The vessel was located approximately 82 nautical miles northwest of Kvaløya in Troms. In response to the emergency, a lifeboat along with a Sea King helicopter was promptly dispatched to the scene. Additionally, an alarm was triggered in Tromsø, mobilizing smoke divers who were ready to board the Sea King helicopter for potential rescue operations. Fortunately, by 6:50 PM, it was confirmed that the crew of 20 onboard 'Andøybuen' had successfully contained the fire, with no injuries reported. The Coast Guard has since offered support to assist in bringing the trawler safely to shore, ensuring the swift resolution of the incident and the safety of all crew members involved.