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The 'Austera', which ran aground while navigating from Sarpsborg to Varberg with a timber cargo on Mørgrunnen ni Løperen on October 17, has been successfully refloated. The vessel was freed on October 19 and subsequently docked at Frederikstad Container Terminal at 3 p.m. After a brief stay, the 'Austera' set sail again on October 25 at 9:50 a.m., resuming its journey toward Varberg with an expected arrival time of October 26 at 4 a.m.

On October 17, 2018, at approximately 2 p.m., the vessel 'Austera' encountered a grounding incident off the coast of Løperen. The unfortunate event was attributed to low visibility conditions, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the crew, and the risk of an oil spill was assessed as minimal. The ship became stranded between Tjellholmen and Møren while navigating away from Øra, heading towards Rødshue. During the grounding, 'Austera' sustained damage to a ballast tank. The incident occurred during a period of high tide. In response, two tugboats—'Bebe' and 'Bebecoaster'—were dispatched to the scene to assist with the situation. Additionally, the NSSR lifeboat 'Horn Rescue' was also on site to provide support post-grounding. For further details and images, you can refer to the Norwegian news sources: [Demokraten](http://www.demokraten.no/nyheter/austera-grunnstotte-i-loperen-1.2510001) and [F-b.no](https://www.f-b.no/nyheter/loperen/skipsfart/skip-pa-grunn-i-loperen/s/5-59-1278269).