Discover the Melkart-7: Ratings & Maritime News

In a significant enforcement action, the Norwegian Coastguard detained the fishing trawler 'Gadus' in Tromsø on February 22, 2016, after it failed to report an impressive 140 tonnes of fish harvested from the Barents Sea in recent days. The vessel was intercepted 50 miles off Tromsø by the coastguard vessel 'Sortland' and subsequently brought into port for further inspection. The captain faced a hefty fine of 25,000 Norwegian crowns, while the Herøy-based management company, Remøy Management, faced grave consequences with asset confiscation valued at around 1.4 million crowns. For further details, refer to the Norwegian report with accompanying photographs: http://www.smp.no/naeringsliv/2016/02/23/F%C3%A6r%C3%B8ytr%C3%A5ler-b%C3%B8telagt-av-kystvakta-12193605.ece.

On February 17, 2014, the lifeboat 'Reidar von Koss' was dispatched to the Varanger Fjord at 4:40 PM to provide critical assistance to the fishing vessel 'Gadus.' The call for help came after an unfortunate incident left a deckhand injured while performing duties on deck. The lifeboat swiftly conducted a medical evacuation, and the injured crew member was transported to Vardø for immediate medical care. This prompt response underscores the importance of maritime safety and the readiness of rescue services in the region.