Working Conditions Aboard the Meloytind

On the evening of February 12, 2026, a maritime incident occurred involving the ferry 'Støtt' (IMO: 7804986) operating on the Sund-Horsdal-Sørarnøy route. As the vessel was navigating toward Horsdal quay, it unexpectedly veered off course and collided with the 'Meløytind', which was safely moored at the quay in Gildeskål, Nordland. The 'Meløytind' was positioned as a reserve ferry and was significantly pushed away from the impact point. Fortunately, the damage was minimal, primarily affecting the bow visor of the 'Støtt', which subsequently led to its removal from service for thorough inspections. The incident prompted the shipping company to inform the Norwegian Maritime Authority, resulting in a follow-up inspection of both vessels conducted by the office in Bodø. For further details, please refer to the report with a photo available at NRK: https://www.nrk.no/nordland/mf-stott-kolliderte-i-en-annen-ferge-ved-horsdal-1.17767424.

On October 27, 2025, the ferry 'Meløytind', which operates on the Sund–Horsdal–Sørarnøy route, encountered a technical malfunction that necessitated immediate repairs. As a result, the vessel was taken out of service and directed to Sund-Karmøy for necessary fixes. To ensure continued service, the reserve ferry 'Os' was commissioned to manage the route. The 'Os' successfully reached Sør-Arnøy by 11:00 a.m., effectively taking over operations. However, on October 28, the 'Os' was redirected to Gildeskål and was scheduled to be replaced later that day.

On the morning of August 22, 2019, ferry services along the Langevåg-Buavåg route faced a temporary hiatus due to technical difficulties affecting the ferry 'Utstein'. The disruption was officially communicated by operator Norled just after 6:40 a.m., leading to a suspension of services for approximately 2.5 hours. After efficient troubleshooting efforts, the ferry was able to resume its normal operations at 9 a.m., restoring service to passengers on the popular maritime route.

On the morning of September 20, 2017, the ferry 'Utstein' faced engine issues, prompting the vessel to anchor off Langevåg, located on Bømlo. Fortunately, the problem was identified and rectified swiftly. In order to ensure the integrity of the hull, divers were deployed for an inspection. Following successful repairs, the 'Utstein' resumed its scheduled service between Langevåg and Buavåg at 1 p.m. For more details, the Norwegian news outlet features a report with an accompanying photo: https://www.h-avis.no/nyheter/bomlo/sveio/ferjesambandet-langevag-buavag-i-drift-igjen/s/5-62-481870

On the evening of May 14, 2016, at approximately 6 p.m., the ferry 'Utstein' came to the rescue of a disabled fishing vessel facing the threat of drifting aground due to strong northwesterly winds. The 'Utstein,' which operates on the Langevåg to Buavåg route, successfully established a tow connection with the 30-foot shrimping boat off the coast of Langevåg. The skilled crew of the 'Utstein' managed to safely tow the vessel to a jetty at Hovlandhagen, preventing potential disaster. For more details and stunning visuals of the operation, you can view the Norwegian report here: http://bomlo-nytt.no/mf-utstein-berga-sjark.