The Nordfjord: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On the afternoon of March 23, a significant incident occurred at the quay in Askvoll when the ferry 'Nordfjord' collided with the 'Davik' due to strong winds. The violent allision resulted in substantial damage to the 'Davik' and the ferry terminal, prompting an emergency response. As a result of the impact, 'Davik' was rendered inoperable and taken out of service. In order to manage the disruption and facilitate the unloading of vehicles, ferries had to alter their routes. In the interim, Fjord 1 arranged for a passenger boat to operate at 11:45, ensuring essential service between Askvoll and Værlandet remained available for commuters. The company is actively seeking a replacement ferry to cover the service gap left by the 'Davik'.

On May 24, 2014, the ferry route connecting Rysjedalsvika, Krakhella, and Rutledal faced significant disruptions due to a serious technical issue with the vessel 'Nordfjord'. The ferry encountered a malfunction with its cooling pump, necessitating its temporary removal from service for the installation of a replacement pump. Repairs are expected to be finalized by May 26 at the earliest. In the interim, shuttle boats were deployed to maintain transportation between Krakhella and Rysjedalsvika, ensuring that travelers were still accommodated despite the setback.

On May 21, 2014, at 2 p.m., the ferry service of the 'Nordfjord' experienced significant disruptions due to a fire incident at the Krakhella landing. The blaze erupted in the machine housing of the ferry's dock, where a shed containing approximately 200 to 250 liters of hydraulic oil ignited. The crew of the 'Nordfjord', which operates between Rykkjedalsvika and Krakhella, was alerted to the situation at 3 p.m. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire. However, the quay remained non-operational for an indeterminate period, affecting ferry schedules and passenger travel. For further details, a Norwegian report with accompanying images can be found at http://www.firda.no/nyhende/article7371860.ece.